Stephen L. Nelson Attorney & Counselor at Law

Practice Area Overview

Lawyer in St. Paul, Minnesota

An Overview of Our Estate and Business Practice

At the law offices of Stephen L. Nelson, Attorney and Counselor at Law, we have over 35 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in Ramsey County and the surrounding communities. We understand that every situation is unique and tailor our work to meet the individual needs of each client. We tailor our agreements to meet your specific legal needs. Contact our offices to arrange a confidential consultation.

Probate and Trust Administration

If you have been named as executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, we can help you navigate through the probate process and successfully settle the estate. We will also assist you with the administration of a trust, whether you are the creator of the trust, a trustee with responsibility for the management of the trust, or a beneficiary of the trust. To learn more, see our page on probate and trust administration,

Estate Planning

If you need guidance with establishing an effective plan for the distribution of your assets during your lifetime or upon death, we will guide you through the process, helping you understand the different strategies available, so that you can choose the approach that best fits your needs. We will also review and prepare all the documents required to establish and implement your estate plan, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. See our estate planning page for additional information.

Business Law

We advise new businesses and business owners on the advantages and disadvantages of different business forms and prepare and file all the documents necessary to successfully set up a company. We also handle most types of business and commercial contracts. For additional information, see our page on business law.

Real Estate

We also advise clients on a variety of real estate issues, including the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate.

To schedule a confidential meeting with an experienced lawyer in St. Paul and the surrounding area, contact us or call us at (651) 315-8108. We have been at the same location, just north of University on Snelling Avenue, for over 50 years.

Attorney Nelson is AV-rated under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System.*

Stephen L. Nelson
Attorney and Counselor at Law
665 North Snelling Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Toll Free: (888) 312-9189
Telephone: (651) 315-8108
Fax: (651) 642-2619
Map & Directions

At the law offices of Stephen L. Nelson, Attorney and Counselor at Law, we represent individuals throughout St. Paul and the surrounding communities in Minnesota, including Roseville, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Shoreview, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Oakdale, St. Anthony, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Woodbury, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Mounds View, Blaine, St. Anthony and Fridley; and throughout Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Anoka County, Hennepin County, Scott County and Carver County.