Lindsey Pearson
Attorney
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Phone: (952) 476-6382
Fax: (952) 476-8523

“Estate planning is an intrinsically personal endeavor. By developing relationships with clients and carefully listening to their stories and concerns, I can better understand their goals and unique circumstances helping to identifying opportunities specifically tailored to them.”

Lindsey Sweet Pearson, attorney, grew up in Minnetonka, MN. Before attending law school, she worked as a teacher. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Lindsey was on the Dean’s List and held the President’s Scholarship, a full tuition merit scholarship. During her time in law school, she was a Senior Editor of the Law Journal, worked as a certified student attorney in UST’s Elder Law Clinic and Federal Commutations Clinic, and held an externship in the Hennepin County Probate Court. Lindsey has participated in educational travel in Egypt, Israel and London. Married to Trevor Pearson and mother to Zoey, Lindsey’s outside interests include traveling, enjoying Lake Minnetonka and spending time with family.

Education
  • J.D., University of St. Thomas College of Law
  • B.A., Communication Arts and Literature 5-12, Bethel University
Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Florida
United States Tax Court

Areas of practice and representative clients
Estate & Trusts Planning
  • Comprehensive and specialized estate plans, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trust, powers of attorney, health care directives and more.
  • Providing for children through bequests, trusts, and appointment of guardians for minor children.
  • Providing for family members with disabilities.
  • Family representation in succession planning.
  • Antenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
  • Preparation of fiduciary income tax returns.
Real Estate Law
  • Leases, easements, and other documents associated with the ownership of real estate.
  • Clearing title to generational land that has been passed down.
  • Transfer of property to trusts in accordance with estate plan.
Foundations & Charitable Planning
  • Organizational documentation for the formation of family foundations.
  • Applications for federal exempt status.
  • Income tax returns for private foundations.
Business and Corporate Law
  • Formation of closely held businesses.
  • Administration of companies to preserve entities’ structure and protections.
Estate Tax, Gift Tax & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Planning
  • Sophisticated gifting plans to minimize taxes.
  • Gift tax returns.
  • Preparation of estate tax returns.