Peterson Law Office, LLC - Bloomington, MN

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Advocacy in Bloomington, Minnesota

Securing your financial legacy and protecting your family's future requires the legal guidance of a highly experienced advocate. Whether you need to draft a comprehensive estate plan, resolve an inheritance dispute, or navigate the complex Minnesota probate courts, the Peterson Law Office, LLC is ready to serve you. Strategically located on the border of Bloomington and Edina, Minnesota, near France Avenue and Highway 494, our firm represents clients across Hennepin County and throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Led by senior attorney Bill Peterson, we combine over four decades of legal experience with compassionate counsel to deliver practical, personalized legal solutions for families, individuals, and business owners.At Peterson Law Office, LLC, we recognize that planning for the future can feel overwhelming. We reject generic, cookie-cutter legal forms. Instead, we take the time to hear your story, clarify your options, and draft customized legal structures that ensure your final wishes are executed seamlessly. If you need to find an estate planning lawyer or hire a probate attorney in the Twin Cities, our firm provides the legal expertise, deep local knowledge, and accessibility necessary to give you and your loved ones total peace of mind.

Personalized Estate Planning Solutions

A properly designed estate plan is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. It establishes clear directives, secures your hard-earned assets, and can significantly reduce the emotional and financial burden of probate. We work closely with individuals at all stages of life to draft essential legal instruments, including:

• Wills and Trusts: We draft custom last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and supplemental needs trusts to protect your assets and streamline distribution to heirs.
• Powers of Attorney: Appoint a trusted person to manage your financial, business, and legal affairs if you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated.
• Healthcare Directives and Living Wills: Clarify your medical treatment preferences and appoint a healthcare proxy to make decisions on your behalf during medical crises.
• Nursing Home and Asset Protection Planning: Protect your home and life savings from being entirely consumed by future long-term care and nursing home costs.

Strategic Probate and Estate Administration

When a loved one passes away, the process of executing a will and distributing assets can be difficult and emotionally trying. Minnesota probate laws can be confusing, particularly when estates involve high-value property, out-of-state assets, or complex business succession issues. Bill Peterson offers expert guidance throughout the entire probate process, assisting personal representatives and executors with filing petitions, resolving creditor claims, administering trusts, and settling estates efficiently. If a family conflict arises, our office is fully equipped to handle probate litigation, representing heirs or executors in contested wills, trust disputes, or challenges to fiduciary duties.

Led by Former Minnesota Legislator William G. Peterson

Our principal attorney, William 'Bill' Peterson, brings an extraordinarily rich legal and public service background to your case. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Bill Peterson served nine years in the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, where he represented the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He was also elected to two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives, serving the citizens of Bloomington. His unique experience as both a legislator who helped shape state statutes and a private trial lawyer who has appeared in most of Minnesota's 87 counties ensures our clients receive elite representation from a widely respected legal authority.

Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation Today

Do not leave your family's future or your financial legacy to chance. Peterson Law Office, LLC offers free, no-obligation initial consultations to discuss your legal needs in a comfortable, confidential setting. We accept cash, check, or major credit cards for our services and utilize transparent, flat-fee structures for most estate planning services. If you are looking to find a lawyer who is local, highly accessible, and deeply committed to your peace of mind, contact our Bloomington office today. Call us directly at +1 952-641-7312 or reach out to us at [email protected] to schedule your appointment and protect what matters most.