Practical Legal Guidance for Individuals

Estate Planning • Probate & Trust Administration • Business Law
Real Estate • Contracts • S-Corporations and LLCs

Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Hi, I'm Joe Pates.

It's nice to meet you. I love the great outdoors. I have learned from spending time out in the woods that it's good to have a plan. I help individuals, families, business owners, landowners, and nonprofit organizations make plans for the future and navigate important legal decisions with confidence. Whether you are creating an estate plan, administering a trust, forming, buying or selling a business, or addressing a real estate matter, my goal is to provide clear advice, practical solutions, and personal service.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

  • Wills
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Directives
  • Asset Protection
  • Family Cabin Planning
  • Final Disposition Planning

Probate & Trust Administration

  • Probate Proceedings
  • Trust Administration
  • Trustee Guidance
  • Estate Settlement
  • Estate Tax Returns
  • Probate and Trust Litigation

Business & Real Estate

  • Closely Held LLCs and Corporations
  • Contracts
  • Business Purchases and Sales
  • Succession Planning
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Nonprofits
  • Civil Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Easements and Boundary Lines

Contact Pates Law

Legal matters often involve important decisions for your family, business, or property. If you are looking for practical guidance and a trusted advisor, I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Joseph T. Pates
Attorney at Law
Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Pates Law, PLLC
7600 Parklawn Ave #444, Edina, MN 55435
Office: (612) 200-8748
Mobile: (218) 821-2428