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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
175 Client Reviews
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Posted by Josh | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great experience tailored to my needs
Going through the process of estate planning is an foreign and somewhat personal experience. It was great to have someone so relatable and who could translate the legalize to something I could understand. My wife and I were very pleased with the process.
Posted by Josh | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great lawyer, great experience
Philip recently did our will (which we finally did after years of talk and no action) and we couldn't be happier with our experience and the result. He made the process very simple for us, explained things at our level, and brought in his experience in probate (which was very helpful for creating a w...
Posted by Yvan | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Fantastic person and very easy to work with.
My wife and I have put off getting our living will and trust set up and we have been married for almost 10 years now. It was just something we talked about in impromptu conversations, but never fully understood the grasp and importance of these documents. We were talking with our financial advi...
Posted by Michael | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Working with Philip in setting up our trust was amazing. He is very knowledgeable, thorough very patient explaining things to us. He made the process painless and I will recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone who needs assistance in setting up a will or trust. Thanks for everything, Phil.
Posted by Niki | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Amazing
Philip was just the right person to handle my husband's estate and setting up a trust to ensure my children would never have to encounter the difficulties I faced after the death of my husband. He guided me with expert advice and laid out all of my options with kindness, consideration, and above all,...
"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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