Philip John Ruce

Philip John Ruce

also known as Philip J. Ruce

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Trusts Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

6009 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Dakota for 5 years

State: South Dakota

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Stone Arch Law Office, PLLC

6009 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55419

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Philip John Ruce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great Work

Phil did a terrific job at going over all the different types of wills and what he thought was the right one for our needs. We had him make a few changes that he had no problem changing. When I called with a few questions, he was very prompt at returning my calls and answering questions. Would rec...ommend his services.

Posted by Michael | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommend Philip

My wife and I contacted Philip for help with Estate Planning (Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney and Will). Philip was very responsive. Within about a month we had met with Philip to discuss our situation and preferences, reviewed drafts, and then met to sign them and make everything official.... I would highly recommend Philip to anyone else in a similar situation (young children, looking to make sure your kids will be taken care of in the event something tragic occurs).

Posted by David Williams | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Efficient and professional

Philip was a pleasure to work with in the creation of my estate plan. He promptly returned my original call and patiently explained his process. He was even forthcoming about his fees on that original call. I thought his approach was professional and energetic and that he would be a good match fo...r me. I was looking for someone who could explain the basics to me but ultimately know what was best for me. I wanted someone who could manage the legalese and get from me the personalization of how I wanted my estate handled. He did exactly that - was very responsive, professional and made the whole process efficient. Throughout our engagement he confirmed he was grateful to be working with me and provided the encouragement that confirmed I was heading the right direction with establishing an estate plan before I had health problems. I recommend working with Philip and have already recommended him to my friends and family.

Posted by clark | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Super work, attention to detail - and a nice guy to boot!

We were taking a special vacation and realized that our estate documents were out of date. We were referred to Philip. He worked us into his schedule, drafted all new documents for our estate, AND, reworked his timeframe to have them all complete by the time we left. All of this was done while payi...ng close attention to our needs, answering all of our questions and never making us feel like there was a rush or we were asking too many questions. His pricing is clear and straightforward. This meant we knew what things would cost going in. We feel like we received an excellent value for the quality of work delivered.

Posted by James and Louise | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Outstanding Service

Philip Ruce was extremely helpful and professional in helping us with our will, power of attorney, health care directive, and real estate issues. He explained everything in a manner that was understandable and addressed all of our questions and issues that we had during the entire process. We would... recommend Philip to anyone needing professional services.

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Philip John Ruce's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Grossman

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Thomas Braun

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Phil does great work for his clients. If you are worried about estate taxes, go see Phil!"

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Paula Callies

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stephen Foertsch

Trusts lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Wahl

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

CALI Award, William Mitchell College of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Stone Arch Law Office, PLLC

2013 - Present

Adjunct Faculty, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law

2008 - 2014

Trust Officer, Private Company

Associations

2013 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Hennepin County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section

Chairperson

2015 - 2019

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Member

2015 - 2017

Financial Planning Association

Member

2012 - 2016

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control

Board Member

Education

N/A

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

N/A

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2022

2022

October Estate Planning Webcast Series Drafting A-Z: The Basic Will

2022

Course chair, Presenter, Estate Planning for the Non-Specialist Estate Planning for the Non-Specialist

2022

2021

Strategic Trust Planning and Administration - Beyond the Basics Selecting the Right Trust for your Client

2020

Planning & Drafting for the Small Estate Will Drafting: Guiding Those Who Don't Know What They Don't Know

2020

2020 Probate & Trust Law Section Conference New Lawyer Panel: Advice, Q and A, Resources, etc.

2019

Planning & Drafting for the Small Estate Will Drafting: Guiding Those Who Don't Know What They Don't Know

2019

2019 Probate & Trust Law Section Conference New Lawyer Panel: Advice, Q and A, Resources, etc.

2018

The Complete Estate Planning Lawyer Trust Administration

2018

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Life Insurance and Estate Planning

2018

2018 Probate & Trust Law Section Conference New Lawyer Panel: Advice, Q and A, Resources, etc.

2017

The Complete Estate Planning Lawyer Trust Administration

2016

Scenerio Planning and Drafting for Trusts and Estates Drafting, Planning and Communicating Effectively with Millennials

2016

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Life Insurance and Estate Planning

2012

Ramsey County Bar Association

Your Client and the Corporate Trustee: Advantages, Disadvantages, Tips, and Strategies for Working with a Corporate Fiduciary

Publications

2022

Lexis Nexis Publishing LexisNexis Practice Guide: Estate Planning in Minnesota, 2022 Edition

2011

Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal The Trustee and the Remainderman: The Trustee's Duty to Inform

Languages

English

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