Melinda K. Greer
PEOPLE

Melinda K. Greer

Attorney
greer.melinda@dorsey.com

Overview

MELINDA HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE THEIR ESTATE PLANNING GOALS OF PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILY WHILE FOCUSING ON THE TAX EFFICIENT TRANSFER OF WEALTH.

Melinda maintains a broad-based estate planning, business succession planning, and tax planning practice. Melinda also advises fiduciaries regarding the proper administration of estates and trusts. Melinda frequently represents trustees in proceedings before the South Dakota Circuit Courts, the Minnesota District Courts, and the Wisconsin Circuit Courts. Melinda works with individuals of all ages at asset levels to ensure they have addressed a broad array of considerations in evaluating and implementing an estate plan, including tax planning and charitable planning. She also works with business owners to ensure they are engaging in a thoughtful transition of their family owned and operated business. 

Education & Admissions

Duke University School of Law (J.D.), with honors

University of Kansas (B.S., Accounting and Business Administration), with distinction

Admissions

  • South Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Experience

  • Frequent representation of trustees in trust instruction proceedings before the South Dakota District Court, the Minnesota District Court, and the Wisconsin District Court.
  • Work with individuals of all ages and asset levels to ensure they have addressed a broad array of considerations in evaluating and implementing an estate plan.
  • Work with business owners to ensure a thoughtful transition of family owned and operated businesses.
  • Advise trustees regarding the administration of trusts.
  • Assist clients in attaining their charitable planning goals.
  • Representation of personal representatives/ executors in the estate administration process.

News & Resources

Articles

New Tax Act

Events & Speaking Engagements

Estate Planning Review for the Woman Business Owner

Select Presentations

  • Periodic Speaker for Minnesota CLE

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Trusts & Estates

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Former Member, Wax & Seal Committee, Minnesota CLE
  • Former Member, Planning Committee, Minnesota CLE Probate & Trust Law Section Conference  
  • Former Chair of the Probate and Trust Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer, Troop 283, Boy Scouts of America
  • Volunteer, La Semana Culture Camp

Accolades

Melinda K. Greer