$ 300-300 per hour
also known as Zachary Wiegand, Zach Wiegand
Zachary A. Wiegand is a Minnesota attorney who counsels clients on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Zach helps families preserve and protect their hard-earned assets by drafting comprehensive and protective estate plans including wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney. Following the death of a loved one, Zach also helps navigate families through the probate or trust administration process.
By working closely with his clients and listening intently to their concerns, Zach is better able to understand the goals and wishes of each individual and family he represents. Once each client’s goals are identified, Zach is then able to provide complex solutions in understandable terms.
Zach earned his J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law where he also received Dean’s List honors. While at William Mitchell, he was named a Student Award of Merit Finalist. Prior to attending law school, Zach earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in history at Norwich University where he played for the Norwich Cadets men’s ice hockey team.
Upon graduating from law school, Zach served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Tammi A. Fredrickson in Minnesota’s 10th judicial district. Following his judicial clerkship, Zach practiced with an estate planning firm in St. Paul and subsequently opened his own estate planning practice.
An Arizona native, Zach is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Probate & Trust Law Section, the Minnesota Planned Giving Council and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Zach also serves on the Board of Directors for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Foundation.
Zach lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, Ruth and their son Henrik. In his spare time, Zach volunteers for the Minnesota Wills for Heroes program and also enjoys traveling, reading and playing or watching hockey.
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3000 County Road 42 West, Suite 310, Burnsville, MN, 55337
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Posted by Bill | February 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Zach to set up our living trust was an incredibly positive experience. He took the time to thoroughly understand our unique family situation and crafted a plan that perfectly addressed our needs. His clear explanations and patient guidance throughout the process made us feel confident an...
Posted by Dan | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Zach created my mother's estate plan with a revocable living trust. He took the time to understand our requirements. He answered all of our questions and helped get the trust funded by helping with the property title work and gave us great instructions for the other accounts. We feel we have a so...
Posted by Robert | December 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney
When I went looking for an attorney to draw up a will and ensure my assets would be handled with honesty and that my family would benefit from what I worked hard for, I found Zach Wiegand. I was not disappointed. He was so knowledgeable about my needs. When we sat down to go over our portfolio, it ...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Very positive experience. Zach does a great job in staying calm and patient, while explaining different approaches to establishing a Customer based estate. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, has very efficient associates, and creates a wonderful atmosphere. Zach is also the "perfect age", to as...
Posted by David | October 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I had Zach, and his staff, do a Power of Attorney, and a Trust, for me. They are an outstanding team to work with, very accommodating, and professional. It was a smooth process from the beginning to the end..
"Zach Wiegand is an outstanding estate planning and probate/trust attorney. I have referred clients to him and know they were very happy with his work. He has great attention to detail and is very responsive to client needs. He's sharp and will be able to identify the best estate planning tool for the client's situation. Zach recognizes that no two clients are alike and he tailors each legal document according to what's best for the client. Zach is a true professional. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is very knowledgeable and works with his clients to ensure that their goals are met in a timely and efficient manner."
"I endorse this attorney. I worked with Zach when he was a law clerk at my previous firm. He has a great work ethic and showed an ability to handle issues in various field of law. He pays great attention to detail and is able to analyze each legal issue with an eye on the big picture. I highly recommend Zach for those looking for an attorney in the areas of estate planning, probate and trusts."
"Zachary worked at the law firm I own. I had the opportunity to see, firsthand, the high quality work he consistently produces. He impressed me with his legal talent, but also the care and compassion he truly has for his clients. Zachary no longer works at my firm but we refer to him, with utmost confidence, our clients that need estate planning services. I am always confident that they will receive the same care and attention he demonstrated at our firm, as well as a thoughtfully crafted estate plan. He'll redraft mine one day!"
"Zach is knowledgeable, responsive and has done a nice job for the clients I have referred to him. I would highly recommend Zach."
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2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
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2018
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2017
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2010
Student Award of Merit, Finalist, William Mitchell College of Law
2017 - Present
Owner, Gold Leaf Estate Planning, LLC
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Wiegand Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
2011 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Tammi A. Fredrickson, Anoka County District Court
2019 - Present
Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsMember
2019 - Present
Twin Cities Estate Planning CouncilMember
2017 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2016 - Present
Shattuck - St. Mary's School FoundationPresident - Board of Directors
2011 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2015 - 2016
Dakota County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2019
Shattuck-St. Mary's Alumni Association BoardBoard Member
Court approved early termination of trusts for client.
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Disinheriting Uncle Sam and Other Estate Planning Basics
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