Chuck Roulet is a nationally-recognized attorney, speaker and author. He is frequently asked to speak to groups about estate planning and asset protection.
Chuck limits his practice to wills, trusts, estate and asset protection planning in Minnesota.
In addition to numerous articles, Chuck is the author of the book
"What Happens to Them? What Every Parent Nees to Know About Estate Planning"
Practice areas
Wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorneys.
26 years
26 years
26 years
We help clients start, grow, buy, sell and transition their business. We also assist with commercial sales and leasing as well as business contracts.
26 years
Languages spoken
English
Roulet Law Firm, P.A.
10900 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 135
Minnetonka, MN, 55305
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Resigned | 2001 | 05/28/2022 |
MN | Authorized to Practice | 1999 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Editor - William Mitchell Law Review | William Mitchell College of Law | 1999 |
Dean's List | William Mitchell College of Law | 1999 |
CALI Award as the top student in Estates & Trusts | William Mitchell College of Law | 1998 |
Dean's List | William Mitchell College of Law | 1998 |
Law Review | William Mitchell College of Law | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder & President | Roulet Law Firm, P.A. | 2001 - Present |
CLE Presenter | Strafford Publications | 2014 - 2014 |
CE Presenter | CPA Academy | 2014 - 2015 |
Attorney | Lommen, Nelson | 2000 - 2001 |
Research Assistant to Prof. Knapp | Mn Civil Jury Instruction Guide Task Force | 1998 - 1999 |
Legislative Assistant | Shaw Pittman Potts & Trowbridge | 1995 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wealth Counsel | Member | 2015 - Present |
CPA Academy | Law Professor | 2014 - Present |
Strafford Publications | CLE Presenter | 2014 - 2014 |
Republican National Lawyers Association | MN Chapter Leader | 2011 - 2012 |
Republican National Lawyers Association | MN Chapter | 2010 - 2012 |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CPA Academy | Estate Planning Basics for Non-Lawyers | 2015 |
CPAWebEngage | Estate Planning Boot Camp: The Basics for Non-Lawyers | 2014 |
Word Association Publishers | What Happens to Them? What Every Parent Needs to Know About Estate Planning | 2014 |
Strafford Publications, Inc. | Advanced Portability Strategies in Estate Planning: Navigating Asset Composition, Decoupling, GST Exemption Issues and More | 2014 |
Libertas Publishing | Be Your Own Boss: A Fast & Friendly Legal Guide to Starting Your Own Business | 2010 |
MN Business | To Be or Not to Be a Business Entity | 2000 |
Minnesota Civil Jury Instruction Guide | Minnesota Civil Jury Instruction Guide | 2000 |
William Mitchell Law Review | Editor | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Georgetown University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Estate Planning Boot Camp: The Basics for Non-Lawyers | Estate Planning Basics for Financial Professionals | 2015 |
Advanced Portability Strategies in Estate Planning: Navigating Asset Composition, Decoupling, GST Exemption Issues and More | Advanced Portability Strategies in Estate Planning: Navigating Asset Composition, Decoupling, GST Exemption Issues and More | 2014 |
Advanced Portability Strategies in Estate Planning: Navigating Asset Composition, Decoupling, GST Exemption Issues and More | Advanced Portability Strategies in Estate Planning: Navigating Asset Composition, Decoupling, GST Exemption Issues and More | 2014 |
Estate Planning Boot Camp: The Basics for Non-Lawyers | Estate Planning Boot Camp: The Basics for Non-Lawyers | 2014 |
Kids Protection Seminar | Estate Planning for Families | 2013 |
Kids Protection Seminar | Protecting Your Kids | 2012 |
Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Kids Protection Seminar | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Kids Protection Seminar | Protecting Your Kids & Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Kids Protection Planning Seminar | Kids Protection Planning | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
MN Caucuses | MN Caucuses | 2012 |
Fridley Safety and Wellness | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Senior Safety Fair | Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Estate Planning for Families | Estate Planning for Families | 2012 |
Leaving a Legacy | Leaving a Legacy | 2011 |
Kids Protection Seminar | Protecting Your Kids | 2011 |
How to Start Your Own Business | How to Start Your Own Business | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Estate Planning & Asset Protection for a physician | My clients sleep better at night knowing their children are protected. |
Single Mom Wants to Protect her Kids | My client knows her children will be taken care if anything should ever happen to her. |
Protecting the Family Home | My clients know their home will go to their daughter upon their passing. |
Help Starting a New Business | Stay-at-home mom successfully starts a new business. |
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Brenda Geiger, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chuck is an exceptional estate planning lawyer. He goes to great lengths to make sure his clients not only get best in class legal work product but that the customer service they receive is way beyond any expectation they could possibly have. I endorse Chuck in the highest regard.
Jeffrey Field, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Charles is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing estate planning or elder law.
Brenda Geiger, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chuck is an exceptional estate planning lawyer. He goes to great lengths to make sure his clients not only get best in class legal work product but that the customer service they receive is way beyond any expectation they could possibly have. I endorse Chuck in the highest regard.
Jeffrey Field, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Charles is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing estate planning or elder law.
Mitchell Ask, Business Attorney on Sep 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Knowledgeable, prompt and thorough sums it up.
Matthew Kirkpatrick, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've know Chuck for almost a decade and have seen his commitment to community education regarding estate planning as well as commitment to his individual client's needs. Most importantly he can knowledgeably handle taxable estates.
Andy Yun, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Charles is a helpful, knowledgeable, and dedicated lawyer who is always trying to stay current to pass on those benefits to his clients. He is an upstanding member of the community, and I highly recommend him.
Patrice Hockings, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I collaborated with Chuck Roulet in the preparation of a Commercial Lease Agreement and found him to be extremely knowledgeable in all areas relating to its provisions. I endorse this lawyer for his business law expertise.
Gary Mastry, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 25, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse Chuck for his estate planning work. Chuck is very personable, friendly and he has an excellent knowledge of estate planning law. I admire Chuck for the work that he is doing to protect children and he has written an excellent book on the topic.
Barry Rosenzweig, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would highly recommend Chuck Roulet for anyone that needs estate planning. He is a top notch attorney and I would not hesitate recommending any of my clients to him.
Ashley Smith, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
Relationship: Other
I recommend Charles for anyone seeking assistance with estate planning. He is an experienced and compassionate attorney who works hard for his clients and puts their interests first.
Thomas Bell, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Charles Roulet's Estate Planning practice. Charles has developed a reputation among his peers for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, compassion, and attention to detail necessary to provide world class estate planning services to his clients. The biggest compliment that I can give Charles is that I would refer any of my clients to him without hesitation.
Peter Davis, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
Relationship: Other
I highly recommend Chuck in the area of Estate Planning. He is a talented lawyer who is both knowledgable and hard working. Most importantly Chuck really cares about his clients.
Joseph Mitchell, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Charles is a very talented attorney who has focused his energy to provide extraordinary service to his estate planning clients. His website is one of the best I've seen - chocked full of useful free information that you can use. He is a caring person and detailed person. Someone you can trust. You can't go wrong with Charles Roulet.
Barkley Heuser, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. I haves talked to Chuck about estate planning and find him to be straight forward and approachable. When my daughter returns home to Minnesota I will refer her to Chuck for assistance in prepping wills and trusts. Doesn't that say I believe in this guy?
Richard Speaks, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chuck is a great lawyer. I endorse him without reservation. He is smart, experienced and diligent. In addition, he is a good person who is dedicated to providing the best legal services for his clients.
Gordon Heuser, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 14, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Straight forward, honest, and ethical.