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South Dakota Has 67 Estate Planning Attorneys with 125 Reviews

South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and more

Bio: JACOB W. TIEDE was raised on a farm near Parkston, South Dakota. He received his undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University and earned his law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jake’s pr...

Rating: 6.2

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business and more

Rating: 7.3

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Estate Planning Lawyers in South Dakota

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and more

Bio: Estate planning, business law, elder law, real estate, and general practice attorney serving clients in the Watertown, SD area and throughout South Dakota.

Rating: 7.0

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and more

Bio: Matthew J. Abel is the “Trust and Estate Litigator” who helps individuals and corporate trustees navigate the estate and trust litigation process to protect and recover assets, so they can focus on what matters. He helps clients solve their proble...

Rating: 6.5

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Practice, Probate and more

Bio: I graduated from California Western School of Law in San Diego, Californaia in May of 1979.. After my first year of law school I was ranked in the top 10% of my class. In law school I was active in appellate advocacy and served on the board charge...

Rating: 7.1

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: I am a South Dakota Bar Licensed Attorney practicing in the Sioux Falls area. My main area of focus is estate planning including trusts, wills, power of attorney documents, advanced directives, and more. I can also assist clients in estate adminis...

Rating: 5.6

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: The Southern Hills Law firm practices Criminal Defense DUI Homicide Traffic Small Business Estate Planning and other Civil Litigation. Schedule an appointment today at to get a free initial consulation.

Rating: 7.8

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate and more

Bio: I have had the opportunity to practice in many different areas. I have worked with everything from small businesses just getting started to personal injury litigation. Over the last several years I have concentrated on estate planning (wills and t...

Rating: 6.7

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more

Rating: 8.0

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and more

Rating: 6.6

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Rating: 6.9

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Born and raised in Wyoming, with two childhood detours through North Carolina and New York State, I joined the Air Force. After serving eight years, I left the Air Force. Married, I now have two children. I have played college baseball and watchin...

Rating: 6.3

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Litigation and more

Bio: Sarah Laughlin is the “Launch Lawyer” who can boost your business forward. Think of it like a rocket ship toward success, hop on board and Sarah will help you get there. She helps start-ups, new business owners, and serial entrepreneurs with their...

Rating: 5.9

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Rating: 7.1

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Bio: Travis received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota in 1998. Following law school, Travis practiced with the Riter Law Firm in Pierre, South Dakota from 1998 through 2001. During his time at the Riter Law Firm, Travis had the o...

Rating: 6.5

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Wills and Living Wills, Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Insurance, Banking and more

Bio: Courtney is admitted to practice in the state courts of South Dakota and the United States Federal Court, District of South Dakota, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. Courtney earned his Juris Doctorate in 1989 from the University ...

Rating: 6.7

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Trusts and more

Rating: 5.8

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Litigation and more

Bio: I have had the opportunity to practice in many different areas. I have worked with everything from small businesses just getting started to complex litigation concerning personal injury, contract disputes, and eminent domain. Over the last several...

Rating: 5.9

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South Dakota Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Attorney Colby Lessmann is a lawyer that was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, and is a graduate of Sioux City North High School. Colby graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Business (B.S., 1996) and School of Law (J.D., 1999)...

Rating: 10

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