Northwoods Law Group

Northwoods Law Group is a law firm in St. Louis Park, MN, specializing in estate planning and elder law. The firm serves Minnesota families and individuals by addressing the unique legal challenges faced by older adults and people with disabilities. Its practice areas include estate and incapacity planning, long-term care planning, guardianship and conservatorship, trust and estate administration, and special needs planning. Attorneys at the firm also counsel clients with cognitive differences such as autism, dementia, and ADHD, tailoring strategies to reflect each client's specific goals and circumstances.

Founders Laurie Hanson and Laura Zdychnec established the firm in 2021, drawing on decades of experience in these fields. Attorneys Megan Kelly and Martha Amdahl joined the firm in 2022. The firm operates as a virtual law practice, offering Zoom consultations to clients. Support staff include Mekdes Yewhalawork, a Probate Paralegal who joined in 2022 and focuses on Probate, Guardianship, and Conservatorship cases; David Coral, a Legal Assistant who has worked exclusively in elder law, estate, and disability planning since 2015; and Tina Vazquez, a Legal Assistant with a background in strategic communications and inclusive campus initiatives. The firm is active in the community, with attorneys frequently teaching other lawyers through continuing legal education.

The firm holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews. Clients have cited the firm's expertise in navigating complex situations, such as placing family members into memory care, and the compassionate support provided during emotionally challenging times. This positive feedback reflects the firm's focus on providing practical, forward-thinking solutions designed to preserve client independence and quality of life.

Northwoods Law Group combines deep specialization in elder and estate law with a personalized approach, serving the St. Louis Park and greater Minneapolis area with focused legal knowledge and support.