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Joseph F. Henderson
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Biography
Joe Henderson is a highly-respected and experienced estate planning and probate attorney. He is honored among his peers as a Super Lawyer—identified as the top 5% of attorneys in Minnesota; rated “AV-preeminent” with Martindale-Hubbell—the highest achievable rating; and rated “superb” with AVVO —the highest achievable category.
Joe is a native of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He attended college at Saint Paul's University of St. Thomas, with majors in Business, Marketing and Political Science. After undergrad, he worked in Washington, DC as a Legislative Assistant to a Congressman and as a trade and tax lobbyist before returning home to attend the University of Minnesota Law School - consistently ranked as one of the top 20 law schools in the nation. Joe served as an Assistant Attorney General under Hubert H. Humphrey, III; an associate attorney with a Minneapolis corporate law firm; and as senior in-house corporate counsel with a global financial services company before launching his independent law practice. While in that role, Joe briefly served as the founder of an "at least I tried" software company. He has conversational competence in Spanish having studied it throughout his education and from a short stint living and studying in Guatemala.
Joe lives in Mahtomedi where he serves on the board of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation. He and his wife Jill, run an active household with their hilarious identical twin boys Emmett and Edwin, and the sweetest dog on earth, Murray. They and their boys (and sometimes Murray) share a love of travel, lakes, football, skiing, the Great British Baking Show, and adventurous eating.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
20 years | 100 cases
Probate
40%
20 years | 100 cases
Business
20%
29 years | 8,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 28 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
J. F. Henderson Law, PLLC
(651) 615-4903
Mobile
(651) 699-2600
Fax
4856 Banning Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
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Posted by Mary | February 09, 2026
Consultation with Joe
I just had a very informative consultation with Joe. He was easy to talk to and gave me some great advice on three issues I need to deal with. I found out two of the issues I should not need an attorney to help me with. The third issue Joe directed me to where to find the help I’ll need. I highly...
Posted by Brian | August 19, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Trustworthy, thorough and thoughtful council
After the realization that my wife and I weren't going to live forever and on the advice of a friend, we had Joe Henderson draft our will. He was incredibly thorough. We had no idea where to start. Joe's approach was thoughtful, patient and informative. Estate planning can be an arduous task. Wi...
Posted by jeff | March 24, 2014 | Estate Planning
A review of Joe (do reviews really need titles?)
I had an attorney friend recommend Joe for estate planning issues. I was happy to get that referral. Joe did an awesome job understanding our situation and then developing our death documents (POA, wills, trusts, LWs). I was so impressed with him, in fact, that I asked him to give some training to...
Joseph F. Henderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe is a practical minded attorney, He genuinely puts his clients interests ahead of his own. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe, his legal skills, and his law practice. Joe is a knowledgeable, skilled, and ambitious attorney. Moreover, he is creative -- check out his Estate Map product at estatemap.com. I am familiar with Joe from the following: (1) Joe and I worked together at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office; and (2) our paths have crossed from time to time after we each opened our private law practices."
"I worked with Joe at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Joseph many years ago from our years at the Minnesota Attorney General's office. I know him to be smart, competent and diligent. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"As an attorney, having a colleague to whom I can refer my clients with complete peace of mind is immensely valuable. Joe Henderson is one of those colleagues. I have known him for more than 15 years. Joe's ethics and integrity are top-notch. Whether for estate planning or business matters, I endorse Joe as an attorney and do not hesitate to refer my valued clients to him."
"I have known Joe for over 25 years as a friend and a colleague. I practice Collaborative Family Law and when clients have estate planning needs, I refer them to Joe. I repeatedly hear from clients that he provided excellent service, was timely, responsive, knowledgable, listened to needs and was simply wonderful to work with. That is exactly how I know him as a friend and colleague as well. I will continue to refer my clients to him."
"Joe is a great lawyer and member of the Minnesota legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. My wife and I chose Joe to write our will when we were expecting a child about 3 years ago. Joe and his staff did a great job. I am a lawyer and I chose Joe as my lawyer, that says a lot. In addition, I have sent many friends and clients to Joe and they all say he has done a great job."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney & Counselor at Law, J. F. Henderson Law, PLLC
2003 - 2007
Senior Corporate Counsel, MoneyGram International
1999 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP
1997 - 1999
Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General Of Minnesota
Associations
2010 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1997 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
Education
1997
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of St. Thomas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
JHAM Radio Show
Digital Asset Planning
2009
Boglehead Meeting
Succession Planning
2008
NWU and PEN Workshop
Work Rules for Freelancers
Publications
2013
Lawyerist
Why Legalzoom is Better Than You
2013
Lawyerist
Blowing It in Best Practices
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Husband is dying? we own a house and 2 cars, but they are in husbands name. no will. working wife. what should she do?
31 Aug 2025
Q&A
My significant other passed away. He put me on the title of the house so does that mean all the possessions in the house are min
09 Sep 2024
Q&A
Can I get fired or written up?
07 May 2024