Mark Wayne Breneman

Mark Wayne Breneman

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 18 years

Elder law Lawyer at Byron, MN
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts ... +2 more

505 Frontage Rd. NE, P.O. Box 219, Byron, MN

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

After 20 years doing financial planning for pre- and post retirees, I decided to apply what I know to the legal profession. I am also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and have a Masters Degree in Financial Planning

18 years | 200 cases

30%
Trusts 25%

I have significant experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts for individuals and couples, in additon to assisting families with special and supplemental needs trusts for family members with disabilities.

18 years | 200 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

In addition to providing estate planning through my focus on Elder Law, I also do planning and drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance health care directives for individuals and families of all ages. I also work in the area of Special Needs Planning for disabled individuals as well as providing services for guardianships and conservatorships. I also have considerable experience with issues in international estate planning.

18 years | 600 cases

25%
Probate 10%

Experienced in formal and informal probate practice as well as ancillary probate. I have worked with individuals from outside of this state to resolve ancillary probate issues in the Minnesota Court System.

18 years | 15 cases

10%
Securities and Investment Fraud 10%

After 25 years of working in and around the securities and insurance industry, I have significant knowledge in identifying fraud and misconduct. I also provide Chief Compliance Officer services to several Registered Investment Advisory firms and offer SEC and State Investment Advisor registration and consulting services.

18 years | 15 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 215-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-30%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Not Authorized - Deceased - Cle: 3-Active

No misconduct found

Location

Breneman Law, PLLC

505 Frontage Rd. NE, P.O. Box 219, Byron, MN, 55920

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Mark Wayne Breneman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ann | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very pleased with Breneman Law, PLLC

We were very pleased with the service that we received from Breneman Law, PLLC. Breneman Law helped us with creating a living trust, organizing our will and documenting our Health Care Power of Attorney. Our situation was unique in that we own property located in different states, we have specific re...quests in our will should a death occur and we are a same sex married couple. They were kind, respectful and professional. I would highly recommend using Breneman Law.

Posted by Patty | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Commercial

Client

Mark handled the closing on my purchase of commercial property, updated wills and estate documents, and consultation with potential Elder issues. Mark is extremely professional in handling all legal issues, and I trust him completely. He is skilled in explaining legal issues in a customer friendly ...fashion. I find Mark to be a very compassionate person. His staff is equally competent and very welcoming.

Posted by Mickey | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Our experience

I have worked with Mark both with personal and business matters over the past few years. Mark and his team have been a great asset regarding navigating ever changing business law and our growing business. They are always prompt and thorough, thank you Mark!

Posted by Rick | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Review of Mark Breneman

I have had the pleasure to work with Mark on several occasions that involved financial and estate planning, will preparation, and real estate transactions in the recent past. Mark has always provided prompt, professional, courteous and knowledgeable service, guidance and legal advice. I hold Mark in ...the highest esteem as a professional and often recommend his services to my friends and family. Mark has provided me with invaluable guidance in my recent will preparation and with a Contract for Deed on a real estate sale. He clearly outlined the pros and cons of actions and provided advice on the best course of action. I am thoroughly pleased with his actions.

Posted by Cliff Vrieze | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

A Superb Elder Law Attorney!

Mr. Breneman after a thought provoking interview with my wife and I drew up our will, power of attorney and long term care legal documents. The legalize was interpreted in clear easily understood layman language in many cases using pertinent examples. Even unintended consequences of some of our est...ate and end of life ideas were explored with candor. The final documents were well reviewed before our signing to our full understanding.

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Elder law lawyer | Feb 22

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"Mark has an extensive background in financial planning. He brings the knowledge gained from that background to his practice in the areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning. His depth of knowledge in these areas is coupled with a genuine desire to achieve results for clients that well exceed their expectations."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Breneman Law, PLLC

2007 - 2012

Associate, Davis Law Firm, P.A.

1988 - 2010

Managing Partner, Breneman Winbush Wealth Management, LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Education

2007

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Hamline University School of Law

Certificant in Dispute Resolution

1992

College for Financial Planning

MS Master of Science

1970

Gustavus Adolphus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Olmsted County Law Library CLE Session

Determining Client Capacity

2012

Law Library CLE Series

Understanding Long Term Care

Languages

English

Activity

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