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also known as Philip J. Ruce
I am the estate planning director of Stone Arch Law Office. My team creates wills and trusts for families so they may achieve the peace of mind knowing they won't leave their loves ones a legal and financial mess.
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Acquired: 2020
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
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6009 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55419
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Posted by Rod | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning and Trusts
I completed a thorough search for what I was told were the top Estate planning and Trust attorneys in the Twin Cities. I spoke with them on the phone and had personal interviews with them. Both small firms as well as the largest firms were among the group. Ultimately, I selected Philip Ruce to comple...
Posted by mike | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
great lawyer, great person
Mr. Ruce is an expert in estate planning. Not only did he do top notch legal work for us, but explained every step of the way and the effect of the choices we made. Outstanding lawyer and very personable
Posted by Michelle | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Will vs Trust...
Thank-you Phil, for all of your help. We had been meaning to put together a will for many years but kept putting it off because it seemed to be time consuming and overwhelming. After a relatively short but thorough consultation and a couple of working sessions, my husband and I both have complete se...
Posted by Dion | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trust update
We just moved to Minneapolis and needed an estate attorney to update our trust documents. Philip helped us update the documents to ensure compliance with Minnesota law. Philip approach was informative, low key, and very thorough. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing estate planning servi...
Posted by Sarah | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Patience
I was very happy with Phillip and the work he did in settling up a trust for our family. He walked us very patiently through our multitude of questions. I would absolutely recommend him to others.
"I endorse Philip Ruce at Stone Arch Law. Phil is an approachable, knowledgeable Estate Planning attorney that I trust. I have learned a lot from Phil's 2-minute videos on YouTube. They are packed with information on trusts, wills, probate, deeds, and more. Thank you Phil for being an asset to our profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil does great work for his clients. If you are worried about estate taxes, go see Phil!"
"Phil has broad experience and I know he truly enjoys his work. He is able to communicate difficult concepts and help people plan effectively for their future. I highly recommend Phil."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate toward his clients. I would recommend him to anyone, looking to preserve, protect, or distribute your hard-earned wealth."
"Philip combines exceptional legal expertise with an ability to clearly explain complex subjects. I recommend him highly to persons seeking assistance with estate planning and probate matters."
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CALI Award, William Mitchell College of Law
2014 - Present
Attorney, Stone Arch Law Office, PLLC
2013 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
2008 - 2014
Trust Officer, Private Company
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Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
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Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
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Hennepin County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law SectionChairperson
2015 - 2019
National Association of Insurance and Financial AdvisorsMember
2015 - 2017
Financial Planning AssociationMember
2012 - 2016
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