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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews | Responsiveness
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Competant and Efficient
Phil was very knowledgeable, competent and efficient; he addressed all my concerns and got all the paperwork ready in a couple of weeks.
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trusts, Wills and Probate
Phil was competent, patient, and clearly explained every step needed to complete a trust agreement. He answered questions at every step along the way, ensuring that we understood the explanations and that we were clear on the options and their implications for settling our estate. And Phil and his st...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning in terms I can understand
We met with Phil on Valentine's Day this year to revise our wills and create a trust. Phil has been great about getting back to us with any questions and explaining his recommendations in a way that makes sense to me. No legal jargon to confuse me. I appreciate that he explains what our options a...
Posted by Al | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning/living will
We used Phil's services for estate planning and living will preparation. He was very clear in explaining what we can/need to do, he is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions, completed the work in a timely manner to our full satisfaction, and had a very resonable fee structure. His office ...
"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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