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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
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Posted by Kathy | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Creating a Trust = piece of mind.
Philip Ruce is a top-notch attorney in creating a trust. He explained everything in detail to me. He made sure I understood the difference between trust, wills, & probate process. He respected my wishes for my trust, health care directive, & power of attorney. He offered examples & suggestions that w...
Posted by Don | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Client
Phil gets to business quickly and efficiently. His experience and communication allowed anticipation of concepts and questions important for our estate planning experience. Most impressed by the feeling of trust we acquired with Phil. Enjoyed the entire learning process.
Posted by Juliana | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
He listens
We needed to rewrite our will and trust documents. We had previous experience going through this process and were pleasantly surprised to find that Phil was, without doubt, the most professional of any attorney we had worked with. He listened, understood immediately what we needed, and accomplished...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great to work with
Phil was very thorough in explaining difference between a Will and a Trust (revocable or irrevocable), the processes he handles and what I was expected to do. Listening and answering questions was a priority. All of this was completed in a timely manner.
Posted by David | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent
I met with Phil to redo my will and trust and I was more than impressed. He went through everything slowly and clearly and with a friendly attitude and even helped to give me slight suggestions . . He is truly on top of his game and very much seemed interested in making sure that I was taken care of ...
"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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