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Aldercrest Law
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Practice Areas

We focus on a core set of practice areas so we can deliver real depth — not just surface-level advice.

Estate Planning & Probate

Whether you need a straightforward will or a comprehensive trust-based estate plan, our goal is to make the process clear, thorough, and tailored to your family's situation. We also guide families through the probate process when a loved one passes — handling court filings, creditor notifications, asset distribution, and accounting so you can focus on what matters.

  • Last wills and testaments
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Irrevocable trusts & asset protection
  • Powers of attorney (financial & healthcare)
  • Healthcare directives & living wills
  • Beneficiary designations review
  • Probate administration (formal & informal)
  • Will contests & trust disputes
  • Guardianships & conservatorships
  • Business succession planning
  • Minnesota estate tax planning
  • Charitable giving strategies

Lead attorney: Margaret R. Holm

Family Law

Family law matters are deeply personal and often contentious. We represent clients in divorce, custody, and support proceedings with a balance of vigorous advocacy and practical problem-solving. Our approach prioritizes your children's wellbeing and your long-term stability — not unnecessary conflict that drives up costs.

  • Divorce & dissolution of marriage
  • Legal separation
  • Child custody & parenting time
  • Child support (initial & modifications)
  • Spousal maintenance (alimony)
  • Property division (marital & non-marital)
  • Adoption (stepparent, agency, private)
  • Paternity actions
  • Orders for Protection (OFPs)
  • Post-decree modifications
  • Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
  • Appellate advocacy in family law matters

Lead attorney: Sara T. Nguyen

Business & Employment Law

From formation through sale, we counsel Minnesota businesses on the legal issues that arise at every stage. Our clients range from solo entrepreneurs launching their first LLC to established companies navigating partnership disputes, employee terminations, and commercial contract negotiations.

  • LLC, corporation & partnership formation
  • Operating agreements & bylaws
  • Commercial contracts & negotiations
  • Shareholder & partnership disputes
  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Employment agreements & severance
  • Non-compete & non-solicitation agreements
  • Trade secret protection
  • Wrongful termination defense
  • Wage & hour compliance
  • Business dissolution & wind-down
  • Small-business purchase & sale transactions

Lead attorney: David Chen Olafsson

Real Estate

We handle both transactional and dispute-related real estate matters throughout the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. Whether you're buying your first home, closing on a commercial property, or dealing with a boundary dispute, we provide the local expertise and attention to detail that real estate transactions demand.

  • Residential purchase & sale closings
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Purchase agreement review & negotiation
  • Title examination & title insurance
  • Easements & boundary disputes
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Lease drafting & review (residential & commercial)
  • Contract for deed transactions
  • Construction disputes & mechanic's liens
  • Homeowners association (HOA) matters
  • Condemnation & eminent domain
  • 1031 exchange coordination

Lead attorney: Margaret R. Holm

Civil Litigation

When disputes can't be resolved through negotiation, we litigate. Our attorneys have tried cases in Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, and Washington County District Courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Minnesota Court of Appeals. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants.

  • Breach of contract claims
  • Business torts & fraud claims
  • Construction litigation
  • Insurance coverage disputes
  • Real estate litigation
  • Employment litigation
  • Shareholder & LLC member disputes
  • Debt collection & creditors' rights
  • Mechanic's lien enforcement
  • Appellate advocacy
  • Mediation & arbitration
  • Injunctive relief & emergency motions

Lead attorneys: David Chen Olafsson & Sara T. Nguyen

Personal Injury

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you deserve fair compensation. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis — meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. We manage the insurance companies, medical lien holders, and court filings so you can focus on getting better.

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Slip, trip & fall injuries
  • Medical malpractice
  • Wrongful death
  • Dog bites & animal attacks
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Bicycle & pedestrian accidents
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
  • Workers' compensation (third-party claims)
  • Insurance bad faith
  • Catastrophic injury cases

Lead attorney: Sara T. Nguyen

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