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 156 - 160 of 175 reviews

Posted by Margaret | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Will

I needed a will and health directive. Mr Ruce made the process easy. He explained everything in layman terms that were easy to understand. The work he did was thorough and timely. He put me at ease and I could ask questions easily. I would highly recommend him to friends and family! Thank you

Posted by Richard | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Review for Rhilip Ruce

I was extremely pleased in dealing with Mr. Ruce. He acted professionally in every facet of the meetings and I felt very comfortable with the initial contact, instructions, and performance of the contracted legal execution. Mr. Ruce went to great lengths to answer any and all questions I had, and ex...ecuted the paperwork thoroughly and specifically to satisfy my requirements. His ongoing follow-ups to ensure my satisfaction were admireable. That is a very refreshing trait in this day and age. I would highly recommend Mr. Ruce to any and all individuals pursuing this type of legal help. I definitely would rate him at 5 Stars!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Great experience!!

Best referral I've ever gotten!! Phil is very professional and approachable. He made sure we understood our trust and were satisfied with the final product. Highly recommend him!!

Posted by Ksthryn | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

What a pleasant experience!

Phil was very easy to work with; personable, competent and refreshingly un-lawyer-like. We needed a simple will drawn up and he was recommended by our financial planner. He asked many detailed questions to help us decide what we needed. The process was simple and painless due to Phil's competency ...and great bedside manner. I thought the cost was reasonable. We would highly recommend him and definitely will contact him if we need additional legal services.

Posted by Bob | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

End of life documents

My wife and I needed to update all our end of life documents since our children had grown up and are out on their own. These included Power of Attorney, medical interventions, wills and trusts. Phil met with us and gave us a preliminary crib sheet to gather the necessary info. In a subsequent meeti...ng he reviewed the information and completed the additional follow up. Several days later the proposed documents were emailed for review with an opportunity to ask follow up questions or to modify certain aspects of the will. After completion we met to finalize the documents. Phil had all things in readiness, including Notary and witnesses. The package was neatly presented in a binder which included various pages of definitions, informational pages and helpful suggestions. The service was prompt, professional, complete and there was no waste of extra time. Five Stars for Phil Ruse.

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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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