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Katherine Zerwas Graham
also known as Kate Graham
About Katherine
Biography
I am an attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning and small business with a special focus on food and agriculture businesses and elder law. I enjoy helping people with difficult transitions, whether that be life transitions following a difficult diagnosis or the generational transfer of a small farm or family business. I am particularly passionate about ensuring that small businesses and farms survive and thrive during and after the transfer of the business from one generation to the next. I also offer my services on a contract basis to other attorneys whose clients need specialized expertise in elder law and food and agriculture law.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Elder Law
30%
12 years
Estate Planning
20%
12 years
Business
10%
8 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
8 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Kate Z. Graham, Attorney
817 County Road B W., Roseville, MN, 55113
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Posted by Larry | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Attorney
Kate helped us with our Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive and Transfer of Death Deed. She was professional but friendly and we were very comfortable with her.
Posted by Richard | September 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very accommodating
Had a good grasp on what legal matters we needed and was accommodating to our special needs.
Katherine Graham
Replied last September 07, 2021Thanks, Richard, it was a pleasure assisting you!
Posted by Susan | August 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professor
When I needed a lawyer to help with some estate planning involving my family farm, I knew exactly who to contact. I knew that Kate would be professional, knowledgeable, and prompt. She was all that and more. She provided excellent advice and quickly drafted the documents that I needed. The work was d...
Katherine Graham
Replied last August 03, 2021Thank you, Susan! I'm glad I could be of service.
Posted by Kathy | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Very helpful
Trying to navigate ahlzheimers with my mother. Conservatorship/guardianship achieved with a DIFFERENT lawyer. Found Kate and she has helped me immensely with questions and lots of help so i can continue to move forward and comply with courts. Very responsive and helpful. Almost always same day answer...
Katherine Graham
Replied last June 07, 2021Thanks, Kathy, for the great review! It's been great working with you and I'm so glad I can be of assistance.
Posted by Lynne | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Extremely competent, efficient and personal, friendly service.
Kate provided wonderful personal, and professional service. Her advice was for my best interest. She recommended some actions that did not necessarily lead to more paid hours for her. She offers a flat rate for many services and that allowed me to budget and plan in a concrete way for the work I want...
Katherine Graham
Replied last June 07, 2021Thanks Lynne! I'm so happy I was able to help you and stay within your budget!
Katherine Zerwas Graham's Lawyer Endorsements
"I was very lucky to have been able to work with Kate for many years. Kate is kind, patient, and compassionate with everyone she comes into contact with. She is also incredibly smart, and I have loved collaborating with her on files. I have been able to witness her work in estate planning, long-term care planning, estate administrations, and farm succession planning. She is thorough and very experienced in these areas."
"I had the privilege to work with Attorney Graham for a couple years. She is knowledgeable, professional and has her client's best interests in mind when helping them to create their plans."
"Kate is both knowledgeable and compassionate in working with her clients. I have referred clients to her with complete trust. I highly recommend Kate."
"I endorse this lawyer! I worked with Attorney Graham at a law firm several years ago, and have also been involved with her through the Minnesota State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and client matters. She is well-versed in estate planning, farm succession, and agricultural law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Principal, Kate Z. Graham, Attorney
2018 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Fafinski Mark & Johnson, PA
2014 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Maser, Amundson, Boggio & Hendricks, PA
2012 - 2014
Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Court Of Appeals
Associations
2012 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
Education
2018
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
LL.M - Master of Laws
2012
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Carleton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Real Estate Institute
Medical Assistance with Agricultural Land
2018
Elder Law Institute
Medical Assistance and Farm Succession Planning: Can We Save the Farm?
2017
Real Estate Institute
Medical Assistance Planning with Agricultural Land
2017
Advanced Planning Seminar
Estate Planning Basics
Publications
2019
2019
Journal of Food Law & Policy
Federal Regulation of Pesticide Residues: A Brief History and Analysis
2011
William Mitchell Law Review
No Strict Scrutiny -- The Court's Deferential Position on Material Support to Terrorism in Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are there exceptions to a spend-down for moving mom from her condo to assisted living in MN? How can we protect her assets ?
19 Feb 2024
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Can I put legally recognized beneficiary on death in a Minnesota business partnership (LLP)?
22 Nov 2020
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How to fill out an Affidavit of Survivorship?
25 Oct 2020