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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Punctuality

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 anonymous | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommend Phil Ruce

My husband and I used Phil Ruce's estate planning services for drafting our wills and a couple trusts. Phil was fantastic to work with! I had shopped around a little before choosing Phil. Phil gave us a free initial consultation and up-front pricing for the options, which I wasn't able to get from ot...her lawyers that I was considering. He explained everything in easy to understand terms and was very knowledgeable and professional. There was no pressure at all, and the meetings were informative and comfortable. The whole process was smooth and he met the timeline originally agreed upon. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Doug | October 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Trust

Everything was explained in plane English not legal terminology. Explanations were extremely well done. Everyone was on time and didn’t drag on. This was just extremely helpful and thorough.

Posted by Dennis | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

In our initial office visit with Phil, he expertly reviewed estate planning options in a thorough and easy to understand manner. Given his very personable approach, we were happy to engage him for our estate planning. Phil was efficient, communicated via email in a professional manner, and performed... his responsibilities to us without delay. We will continue to work with Phil to ensure our estate plan remains the best approach for our needs.

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.

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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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