Attorney Gregory Westerhaus Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce attorney Gregory P. Westerhaus has joined the firm as an associate in the estate planning practice group. Westerhaus will focus his practice on estate planning, probate, and business law. He is knowledgeable about the probate process, business formation and dissolution, and farmland transition strategies. Westerhaus earned his J.D. […]

Jeremy Stier Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Estate Planning Table of Experts Panel Discussion

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) has published an “Estate Planning Table of Experts” panel discussion featuring Hellmuth & Johnson partner Jeremy Stier. When asked what he would identify as common characteristics of an effective estate plan, Stier shared, “In my view, an effective estate plan requires a complete understanding of the clients’ family facts and circumstances, asset profile, […]

Mark Balzarini Discusses Grantor-Retained Annuity Trusts with Farm Progress

Consider using grantor-retained annuity trust when transferring assets. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Mark Balzarini, discusses this issue with Farm Progress. “GRATs work well for a person who has assets that are expected to appreciate, and who wants to transfer the assets to their children.” Read full article here.

Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2023 Lists

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that 22 lawyers have been recognized in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Since first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. The following 13 […]

Mark Balzarini Discusses Retirement Accounts with Farm Progress

Choose correct type of retirement account trust. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Mark Balzarini, discusses this issue with Farm Progress. “Retirement trust accounts have different restrictions that will need to be considered when planning retirement account distributions.” Read full article here.

Mark Balzarini Discusses Maintaining Succession Plans with Farm Progress

Succession plans require ongoing maintenance. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Mark Balzarini, discusses this issue with Farm Progress. “When establishing a succession plan, it is important to understand the plan will need ongoing maintenance, so that it works when you need it.” Read full article here.

Attorney Karl Tsuchiya Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karl M. Tsuchiya has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Estate Planning practice group. Tsuchiya’s practice will focus on estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate law, landlord/tenant law, homeowners associations, and business formation & development. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, he […]

Hellmuth & Johnson Expands Estate Planning Practice and Opens New Office Location with Acquisition of Miller Legal Strategic Planning Centers, P.A.

Hellmuth & Johnson has announced the acquisition of Miller Legal Strategic Planning Centers, P.A. Miller Legal, now a division of Hellmuth & Johnson, was established in 1996 and provides estate planning and farm and business succession planning to clients across Greater Minnesota and South Dakota. “We are excited to expand our estate planning capabilities to […]