Dryer Peterson & Knutson - Duluth, MN

Over Fifty Years of Trusted Legal Advocacy in Duluth, Minnesota

Planning for the future, preserving a cherished family cabin, or caring for an aging parent requires thoughtful guidance from attorneys who understand Northern Minnesota communities and values. Situated in the historic Sellwood Building in downtown Duluth, Dryer Peterson and Knutson P.C. (operating as Dryer and Peterson P.C.) has provided dependable estate planning, probate, and property law services since 1974. Led by attorneys Raymond J. Peterson and Carrie L. Schneider, alongside the legacy of founding member R. Craft Dryer, the practice is renowned for compassionate, meticulous representation. Voted Best Attorney in the Duluth Reader Best of the Northland, Carrie Schneider and partner Ray Peterson offer personalized legal counsel that protects your assets and brings complete peace of mind to your family.

Family Cabin Succession and Estate Planning

In Minnesota, family cabins represent generations of fond memories and irreplaceable traditions. Without proactive legal structuring, the transfer of a cabin between siblings or heirs can trigger contentious family disagreements and unexpected tax consequences. Attorney Raymond J. Peterson, an active member of the Arrowhead Estate Planning Council, is a statewide authority on family cabin succession planning, having presented to audiences across Minnesota. When you find an estate planning lawyer who understands cabin trusts, LLC ownership models, and co-ownership agreements, you preserve your property for generations to come.

Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration

Every estate plan should reflect your personal family goals and financial circumstances. Dryer Peterson and Knutson P.C. assists clients across all stages of life with tailored estate documents:

• Wills and living trusts: Drafting precise wills and revocable living trusts to preserve family assets, nominate guardians for young children, and avoid expensive probate court proceedings.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Creating statutory financial powers of attorney and healthcare proxies to ensure trusted representatives can manage affairs during incapacity.
• Probate and estate administration: Guiding personal representatives, executors, and beneficiaries through court probate filings, inventorying estate property, and distributing inheritances respectfully.
• Special needs trusts: Designing supplemental needs trusts to provide ongoing financial support for disabled beneficiaries without compromising state assistance eligibility.
• Elder law and long-term care planning: Helping seniors and adult children navigate Medical Assistance eligibility, nursing home asset protection, and spousal resource allowances.
• Guardianship and conservatorship: Assisting families in petitioning the court for legal authority to protect vulnerable or incapacitated adult loved ones.

Business Services and Real Estate Law

In addition to estate matters, the firm acts as trusted counsel for local businesses and property owners. If you need to hire a residential real estate lawyer or contract lawyer to draft purchase agreements, review commercial leases, or structure a new business formation, their attorneys deliver thorough, dependable documentation. The firm also provides municipal prosecution services, reflecting its deep reputation for integrity across the Northland legal community.

Convenient Sellwood Building Office in Downtown Duluth

Located at 202 West Superior Street, Suite 200, in Duluth, Minnesota 55802, the firm is situated in the heart of downtown Duluth with convenient access to court facilities. Dryer Peterson and Knutson P.C. proudly serves clients throughout Duluth, Hermantown, Cloquet, Two Harbors, Superior, and surrounding Arrowhead communities. If you urgently need an estate planning attorney or elder law advocate, contact the office today at (218) 726-0805 or email [email protected] to schedule your confidential consultation.