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Attorney Laura Cowan’s estate planning practice focuses on helping individuals and families make important decisions today to avoid unnecessary pain and conflict tomorrow. She understands how complicated the estate planning process can be and guides her clients to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of and their final wishes are carried out.
Laura’s expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, Laura will help you craft a plan that achieves your goals today and for years to come.
Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Iowa State University and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. As a first-year law student, Laura won the Best Oralist Award in her Legal Research and Writing course. She was an Associate Editor on the Journal of Law & Inequality and a recipient of the L. Charles and Lillian Gay Endowment Fund Scholarship. Laura interned for The Honorable Joan N. Ericksen, District Judge, District of Minnesota during her second year of law school. A former CPA with experience at Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs, Laura is uniquely qualified to guide her clients through the often confusing maze of estate planning.
Laura was named a Rising Star™ by Super Lawyers™ 2019-2022, an award reserved for the top 2% of attorneys in New York. She was ranked the “2nd Best Estate Planning Attorney in New York” in 2019 by Yelp out of overys, and was featured as a “Top Woman Attorney in New York” in the March 21, 2020 issue of the New York Times. Laura has spoken at the UN Headquarters on estate planning for non-citizens and has been published in Forbes. A frequent speaker at schools, workplaces, and churches, Laura enjoys educating her community on the benefits of estate planning.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2014
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2013
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Laura helped with my estate planning and established a living trust - from the first consultation to the end of the process, she was very thorough and provided detailed and clear advice for my situation. She took the time to explain legal terms/clauses and address my multiple questions, which made me...
Posted by Dewey | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I recently worked with Laura to create a revocable living trust and an estate plan. She walked us through everything from beginning to end and made the entire process very easy to understand. We are also in the process of buying a house, and she went above and beyond to create addition...
Posted by Kristine | June 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
In February 2019, I began to look for a FEMALE estate planning lawyer online. Not many names came up. Laura Cowan was the name I chose first. Her website at the time (recently revised) indicated she offered individual guidance, set fees made clear in advance, and yearly complimentary document revi...
Posted by Sam | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Throughout the entire estate planning process, Laura was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure that all questions were answered. Highly recommend her services to anyone needing an estate planning attorney.
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Working with Laura on my estate plan was a pleasure. She is comprehensive and diligent in her expertise and advice, responsive and erudite. I highly recommend her.
"I've had the pleasure of working alongside Laura Cowan in the area of Trusts & Estate Planning, and I’ve been consistently impressed by her collaborative spirit and commitment to building a strong professional community. Laura not only brings deep legal expertise to the table, but she also actively shares her knowledge with others in the field. Her willingness to connect, support fellow attorneys, and foster open dialogue has made a real impact. She's a true asset to the legal community and a standout colleague."
"There’s a reason Laura is so highly regarded in the estate planning community — she’s not only exceptionally skilled, but also leads with genuine compassion and care for everyone she serves. If you’re looking for an attorney who truly knows her stuff and is deeply committed to helping her clients, Laura is the one to call - you will be in very good hands!"
"Laura is fantastic. She’s thoughtful, always prepared, and just really easy to talk to. A lot of lawyers can feel distant or hard to connect with, but Laura is the total opposite—friendly, approachable, and super sharp. I’ve met with a few attorneys for personal matters in the past, and honestly, most of them made me feel uncomfortable. But with Laura, I felt at ease right away. She makes you feel like you’re in good hands. I can’t recommend her enough."
"It is great to see how much difference can be made by working with an attorney that really takes the time needed to get to know her clients and offering a fully tailored solution to carry out their wishes"
"Laura is a passionate attorney and truly cares about her clients. She is a great listener and easy to talk to. She can handle all types of estate planning matters, from complicated to simple, from extensive to small. Highly recommend!"
"Laura is extremely knowledgeable and highly respected in the legal community. She cares for her clients and is always willing to go the extra mile."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is very knowledgeable in estate planing laws and I have seen how much efforts she put for her clients. I highly recommend Laura to families and business owners who have planning needs."
"Laura is a passionate attorney who cares about the needs of her clients and help them plan their estate with those needs in mind. Laura has a unique system in place that ensures that more than your financial assets are passed on to your family and loved one. I highly endorse Laura!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A knowledgable and highly respected attorney in the estate planning community who truly cares about her clients."
"Laura is a smart, caring, personable attorney who will always look out for her clients' best interests. She takes the time to explain all available options in easy to understand language, and will make sure her clients understand the pros and cons of each decision they make. Laura is a real joy to work with and I endorse her."
"Laura has a process to ensure her clients have the right plan in place, not just a cookie-cutter Will or Trust. Additionally, she can provide a unique service for families with young children that goes beyond simply naming a guardian or Trustee. She's a caring attorney who is focused on serving her clients and creating lifetime relationships. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her."
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2016 - Present
Founder & Owner, Law Office of Laura E. Cowan, PLLC
Member
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BS - Accounting
2019
Estate Planning For Non-Citizens
English