Teresa Beth Molinaro

Teresa Beth Molinaro

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

Probate Lawyer Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Tax ... +2 more
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Reason: In-House Counsel

About Teresa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Guardianship 35%

Teresa Molinaro practices in the area of guardianships and conservatorships. Ms. Molinaro represents both petitioners and wards/guardians through the court process.

17 years

35%
Probate 35%

Teresa Molinaro practices in the area of probate law, including the administration of estates. Ms. Molinaro's practice also includes contested probate litigation, including disputes involving personal representatives and/or trustees. Ms. Molinaro also prepares tax returns related to the administration of estates, including final returns of decedents, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns.

17 years

35%
Domestic Violence 10%

Teresa Molinaro practices in the areas of harassment restraining orders and orders for protection.

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Teresa Molinaro practices in the area of estate planning, including the preparation of wills and trusts. Ms. Molinaro's practice also includes the preparation of health care directives and power of attorney forms.

17 years

10%
Tax 10%

Teresa Molinaro practices in the area of tax law, including federal and state tax court litigation. Ms. Molinaro's tax practice also includes representation during audits, tax appeals, payment plans, offers in compromise, audit reconsideration requests, innocent/injured spouse claims, and the preparation of individual, estate, and business tax returns.

17 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Dakota for 10 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2015

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Teresa Beth Molinaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Michael B | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

High Caliber Attorney

Teresa is a high caliber attorney. I met and hired Teresa from a well respected business associate. Teresa was highly recommended to handle my case, because of her professionalism and background. Furthermore I'm very happy that I did make the right choice for her company to help me with the issues I... needed resolved. Teresa is a game changer that knows her practice extremely well. She goes above and beyond to help you without over promising and under delivering. Working with Teresa and her staff you can expect thurogh explainations and an exceptional customer experience with the results you need to be successful in your case. I highly recommended her services to anyone needing a top notch attorney.

Posted by Patty | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Against Self Serving Trustee

I was extremely pleased with Teresa's service and her ethics were above reproach. Teresa demonstrated the exact opposite. He ethics were nothing short of My case was based around a Trustee mishandling funds in the trust. My goal in bringing the suit was based on principal. What the trustee did... was jut plain wrong. Teresa advised me to settle for an amount that was far less than the facts seemed to warrant. Her advise was not what I wanted to hear, but, as she explained, moving forward to a trial would have cost thousands of dollars without the guarantee of any better outcome and by agreeing to the settlement, the Trustee was in effect admitting guilt. Another attorney may had urged me to move forward adding many billable hours to their bottom line. Teresa's ethics shown through by her recommending agreement to the settlement offered.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Caring and knowledgeable attorney

Teresa has been a very caring and knowledgeable attorney to work with. I'm a current client and feel that she has been supportive throughout the case to how stressful it is to deal in a foreign environment with court, laws and paperwork. I appreciate that she is fast to respond to questions and conce...rns.

Posted by Will | December 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Always there when I needed help

Teresa Molinaro is as thoughtful and thorough as she is insightful and professional. She took on my complicated legal case, did her research and sought outside advice when appropriate. Her follow through was excellent, and although I don't yet know the outcome of my case, I do know that I have the ...very best attorney working for me!

Posted by Tosh | October 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

she's good

She is very polite and listened to my concerns and helped me fix them and come up with a solution that worked out. She had good judgement and knew what needed to be done. If I ever need a attorney I will call Teresa thanks so much for working with me on my case.

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Teresa Beth Molinaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Martha Price

Probate lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Teresa helping families through this difficult process with deep compassion. She is professional, composed, and detail oriented as she helps clients navigate the probate system."

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Melvin Welch

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Teresa Molinaro wholeheartedly. Her business acumen and interpersonal skills make her a formidable advocate, and a pleasure to know and work with."

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Erica Stock

Tax lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Long

Tax lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was a co-worker with Teresa and am now a colleague. I would highly recommend Teresa as an attorney. She is very competent in various areas of law and will strive to get the best outcome for her clients."

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Melvin Welch

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Sarah Long

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Rising Stars 2016, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2004

Presidential Scholar, Hamline University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Molinaro Davis Law PLLC

2012 - 2013

Senior Tax Analyst, Best Buy

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Sieloff & Associates, PA

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Koenig, Dickinson & Dalluge

Associations

2012 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Tax Section

Tax Section Council Member

2014 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Tax Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

In re estate of Louis Lorraine Burke

Routine probate with satisfactory outcome

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Education

2007

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Minnesota

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

2011 Legal Conference

SHOW ME THE MONEY - HOW MUCH THE

2010

New Orleans Legal Conference

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Overview

Publications

2009

Family Law Forum (Minnesota Bar, Family Law Section) Releasing the Dependency Exemption

Languages

English

Activity

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