Business Details
Trusted Business Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in St. Paul, MN
At Spangler and de Stefano, we serve as counselors of law dedicated to providing strategic guidance and insight to business owners and their families. Our practice focuses on transactional business law and estate planning, addressing everything from entity formation to business succession and comprehensive estate strategies. With decades of combined litigation experience, we bring a unique perspective to drafting documents that protect clients from potential legal risks. Our proactive approach emphasizes preventive solutions tailored to each client's goals, ensuring long-term protection for businesses and personal assets. We understand the challenges of business ownership firsthand, having founded and operated multiple enterprises ourselves.This entrepreneurial experience informs our practical advice and commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes. Our estate planning services extend beyond traditional wills and trusts, incorporating forward-thinking strategies for incapacity planning and asset preservation. By combining transactional expertise with litigation insight, we position clients to avoid disputes while preparing for unforeseen circumstances. Our attorneys maintain active involvement in community philanthropy, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and social responsibility.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Appeals
Transactional Law
Elder Law
Highlights and features
- 45+ years combined litigation experience informs strategic transactional drafting
- Customized legal documents tailored to specific business operations and goals
- Proactive approach prevents legal issues before they arise
- Entrepreneurial attorneys with firsthand business ownership experience
- Comprehensive estate planning addressing both life and post-death scenarios
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive transactional support for companies at all stages. We assist with entity formation, contract drafting, business succession planning, and risk management strategies. Our attorneys combine litigation experience with practical business knowledge to create protective legal frameworks. Services include buy-sell agreements, partnership arrangements, and compliance documentation tailored to each client's operational needs.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that address both lifetime needs and post-death asset distribution. Our services include wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and incapacity planning. The practice incorporates tax minimization strategies, pet trusts, and specialized arrangements for disabled beneficiaries. Each plan considers potential future healthcare needs and asset protection requirements.
Appeals
Our appellate practice focuses on preserving trial records for effective appeals and handling administrative law appeals. We advise trial attorneys on proper record preservation and represent clients before appellate courts. The service includes strategic analysis of appeal viability and development of persuasive legal arguments based on trial court proceedings.
Transactional Law
Transactional legal services cover business formation, contract negotiation, and operational documentation. We draft customized agreements that reflect clients' specific business models and goals. Services include lease agreements, employment contracts, and business purchase/sale documentation. Our litigation background informs drafting practices to prevent future disputes.
Elder Law
Elder law services focus on asset protection and long-term care planning. We help clients implement strategies to preserve assets while qualifying for government benefits. The practice includes medical assistance planning, guardianship arrangements, and incapacity preparation through healthcare directives and power of attorney documents.
People
Evon M. Spangler
Managing Partner
Evon represents business owners in transactional and appellate matters, focusing on corporate formation, business succession planning, and estate planning. She assists clients in implementing legal strategies that align with their business goals while providing practical advice to prevent future disputes.
Perry M. de Stefano
Partner
Perry specializes in business transactions, estate planning, and appeals. He helps clients protect assets from judgments, divorce proceedings, and business succession challenges. His practice includes advising on commercial real estate matters and creating comprehensive estate plans addressing incapacity and end-of-life needs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on business law, estate planning, and appellate services. Our transactional practice covers business formation, contract drafting, and succession planning, while our estate planning includes wills, trusts, and incapacity preparation.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs. This allows us to understand your situation and explain how our services can help protect your business and personal assets.
How does your litigation experience benefit clients?
Our extensive litigation background helps identify potential legal issues during transactional work. This experience informs our drafting practices, creating stronger contracts and business arrangements that minimize future dispute risks.
What makes your estate planning different?
We create customized plans addressing both life and post-death scenarios. Our approach considers potential incapacity needs, tax implications, and family dynamics to ensure comprehensive protection for your assets and loved ones.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we represent clients from other states and countries with legal matters in Minnesota. Our services include business entity formation, contract review, and estate planning tailored to meet multi-jurisdictional requirements.
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