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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
No misconduct found
6009 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55419
175 Client Reviews
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Posted by Larry | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Done Well
My wife and I attempted some long needed estate planning about a year ago or so, but the concepts and legalese weren't explained well and we found ourselves having more questions than answers. We were troubled that the follow-up was also missing with this individual. We had absolutely no problems w...
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Philip was great to work with on the planning and implementing of our estate. He was very detailed, gave examples to clarify, and was available in a timely manner. What we thought may be a painful process, Philip made it easy, and easy to understand.
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Living Trust
My husband & I hired Phil to do a will for us. We ended up with trusts that will work so much better. Phil was very thorough, asked many questions, and reccomended things we had never thought of .Overall, we are very satisfied with the results. We would gladly reccomend him to anyone who asked.
Posted by Jill | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Couldn't be happier
We used Philip Ruce to get our Will completed and trusts for our children. He was great to work with, made sure we always understood each step of the process and was quick to respond and answer all of our questions in a way we could easily understand. It is something we've put off because it wasn't...
Posted by Patti | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trust, Wills, and living wills
My husband and I worked with Philip to prepare all of our legal documents. It was an excellent experience! The process was thorough, but efficient. Philip offered great guidance and reasonable options. We are so glad we finally did this!
"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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