team-member

Zachary Wiegand

Burnsville, MN

Licensed for 10 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

Zachary A. Wiegand is a Minnesota attorney who counsels clients on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Zach helps families preserve and protect their hard-earned assets by drafting comprehensive and protective estate plans including wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney. Following the death of a loved one, Zach also helps navigate families through the probate or trust administration process.By working closely with his clients and listening intently to their concerns, Zach is better able to understand the goals and wishes of each individual and family he represents. Once each client’s goals are identified, Zach is then able to provide complex solutions in understandable terms.Zach earned his J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law where he also received Dean’s List honors. While at William Mitchell, he was named a Student Award of Merit Finalist. Prior to attending law school, Zach earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in history at Norwich University where he played for the Norwich Cadets men’s ice hockey team.Upon graduating from law school, Zach served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Tammi A. Fredrickson in Minnesota’s 10th judicial district. Following his judicial clerkship, Zach practiced with an estate planning firm in St. Paul and subsequently opened his own estate planning practice.An Arizona native, Zach is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Probate & Trust Law Section, the Minnesota Planned Giving Council and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Zach also serves on the Board of Directors for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Foundation.Zach lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, Ruth and their son Henrik. In his spare time, Zach volunteers for the Minnesota Wills for Heroes program and also enjoys traveling, reading and playing or watching hockey.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Gold Leaf Estate Planning, LLC3000 County Road 42 WestSuite 310Burnsville, MN, 553373000 County Road 42 WestSuite 310Suite 310Burnsville, MN, 55337

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Anna
February 2, 2022

Zach prepared our Revocable Family Trusts. He is knowledgeable, friendly and thorough! I would highly recommend him for estate planning services!

Michael
May 26, 2021

Our lawyer did an excellent job guiding and developing a will for my wife and I. He was very clear and transparent about the process which allowed for a expedient and quality result. We will definitely be recommending his services to friends and family.

Sonja
May 20, 2021

We were very pleased with our estate planning with Zach. He was very courteous and took the time to insure that we understood everything in our Plan. He was available for any of our questions. We have a wonderful partnership with Zach.

Nick
May 17, 2021

Zach and Nicole were great! First time hiring an attorney. Zach made it very easy, comfortable and was extremely comprehensive in his approach. Would recommend Zach to anyone looking to establish a trust and/or will.

Bernice and Jim
January 22, 2021

I cannot say enough about Zach and his highly professional work ethics. He helped my husband and myself to prepare our long overdue estate plan. We were completely at ease through the process due to Zach's thoroughness and process of accumulating the needed information. His kindness and care were always visible. Highly recommend.

Nick
November 20, 2020

Zach stepped up to help a family that quickly needed help transferring temporary guardianship. Zach did a tremendous job taking care of all of the details and successfully working with the legal systems in both Minnesota and Ohio so that a young aspiring hockey player could reach his goals. Zach is a true professional with great knowledge and communication skills. He is a first class person that I would highly recommend!

Tony
September 15, 2020

I am an attorney down in Miami, FL and had an issue up in MN. Zach advised me and helped me resolve my client's issues. He was very knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the MN area.

William
July 21, 2020

We contacted Mr. Wiegand in June. He provided several opportunities for us to meet with him. When we did, he was very congenial, courteous, and knowledgeable about "Trusts," which is why we contacted him again. Our previous meeting was at a class on Estate Planning which he was presenting. My wife and I were very impressed with the content of Mr. Wiegand's class. We pursued our interest with him and we were extremely pleased with his leadership and expertise in the area of Estate Planning. Needless to say he took us under his wing and provided us with the Trust documentation precisely that we were seeking. His leadership provided us with complete trust and confidence in his service. Honestly, we are very grateful for this experience. Without any hesitation, we would recommend Mr. Wiegand to any other folks that may be interested in seeking professional counseling in Estate Planning. We are, Bill & Barb Burg

Scott
June 15, 2020

I set up a meeting with Zak. New next to nothing about Will's. Went in to get a Will written up and ended up with a Trust. One of the better decisions I have made. Not a shifty bone in his body, no buyers remorse. He made it pretty painless. Found out this is all he does are Will's and Trust's. After this experience I now see why. Scott, Savage MN.

anonymous
May 24, 2020

I knew that Zach had my best interest in every way! His thorough attention to detail and knowing exactly who to connect with was amazing! I have never had to hire an Attorney before and I'm so grateful I was referred to him!!!!!

Anna
February 2, 2022

Zach prepared our Revocable Family Trusts. He is knowledgeable, friendly and thorough! I would highly recommend him for estate planning services!

Michael
May 26, 2021

Our lawyer did an excellent job guiding and developing a will for my wife and I. He was very clear and transparent about the process which allowed for a expedient and quality result. We will definitely be recommending his services to friends and family.

Sonja
May 20, 2021

We were very pleased with our estate planning with Zach. He was very courteous and took the time to insure that we understood everything in our Plan. He was available for any of our questions. We have a wonderful partnership with Zach.

Nick
May 17, 2021

Zach and Nicole were great! First time hiring an attorney. Zach made it very easy, comfortable and was extremely comprehensive in his approach. Would recommend Zach to anyone looking to establish a trust and/or will.

Bernice and Jim
January 22, 2021

I cannot say enough about Zach and his highly professional work ethics. He helped my husband and myself to prepare our long overdue estate plan. We were completely at ease through the process due to Zach's thoroughness and process of accumulating the needed information. His kindness and care were always visible. Highly recommend.

Nick
November 20, 2020

Zach stepped up to help a family that quickly needed help transferring temporary guardianship. Zach did a tremendous job taking care of all of the details and successfully working with the legal systems in both Minnesota and Ohio so that a young aspiring hockey player could reach his goals. Zach is a true professional with great knowledge and communication skills. He is a first class person that I would highly recommend!

Tony
September 15, 2020

I am an attorney down in Miami, FL and had an issue up in MN. Zach advised me and helped me resolve my client's issues. He was very knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the MN area.

William
July 21, 2020

We contacted Mr. Wiegand in June. He provided several opportunities for us to meet with him. When we did, he was very congenial, courteous, and knowledgeable about "Trusts," which is why we contacted him again. Our previous meeting was at a class on Estate Planning which he was presenting. My wife and I were very impressed with the content of Mr. Wiegand's class. We pursued our interest with him and we were extremely pleased with his leadership and expertise in the area of Estate Planning. Needless to say he took us under his wing and provided us with the Trust documentation precisely that we were seeking. His leadership provided us with complete trust and confidence in his service. Honestly, we are very grateful for this experience. Without any hesitation, we would recommend Mr. Wiegand to any other folks that may be interested in seeking professional counseling in Estate Planning. We are, Bill & Barb Burg

Scott
June 15, 2020

I set up a meeting with Zak. New next to nothing about Will's. Went in to get a Will written up and ended up with a Trust. One of the better decisions I have made. Not a shifty bone in his body, no buyers remorse. He made it pretty painless. Found out this is all he does are Will's and Trust's. After this experience I now see why. Scott, Savage MN.

anonymous
May 24, 2020

I knew that Zach had my best interest in every way! His thorough attention to detail and knowing exactly who to connect with was amazing! I have never had to hire an Attorney before and I'm so grateful I was referred to him!!!!!

Anna
February 2, 2022

Zach prepared our Revocable Family Trusts. He is knowledgeable, friendly and thorough! I would highly recommend him for estate planning services!

Michael
May 26, 2021

Our lawyer did an excellent job guiding and developing a will for my wife and I. He was very clear and transparent about the process which allowed for a expedient and quality result. We will definitely be recommending his services to friends and family.

Sonja
May 20, 2021

We were very pleased with our estate planning with Zach. He was very courteous and took the time to insure that we understood everything in our Plan. He was available for any of our questions. We have a wonderful partnership with Zach.

Nick
May 17, 2021

Zach and Nicole were great! First time hiring an attorney. Zach made it very easy, comfortable and was extremely comprehensive in his approach. Would recommend Zach to anyone looking to establish a trust and/or will.

Bernice and Jim
January 22, 2021

I cannot say enough about Zach and his highly professional work ethics. He helped my husband and myself to prepare our long overdue estate plan. We were completely at ease through the process due to Zach's thoroughness and process of accumulating the needed information. His kindness and care were always visible. Highly recommend.

Nick
November 20, 2020

Zach stepped up to help a family that quickly needed help transferring temporary guardianship. Zach did a tremendous job taking care of all of the details and successfully working with the legal systems in both Minnesota and Ohio so that a young aspiring hockey player could reach his goals. Zach is a true professional with great knowledge and communication skills. He is a first class person that I would highly recommend!

Tony
September 15, 2020

I am an attorney down in Miami, FL and had an issue up in MN. Zach advised me and helped me resolve my client's issues. He was very knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the MN area.

William
July 21, 2020

We contacted Mr. Wiegand in June. He provided several opportunities for us to meet with him. When we did, he was very congenial, courteous, and knowledgeable about "Trusts," which is why we contacted him again. Our previous meeting was at a class on Estate Planning which he was presenting. My wife and I were very impressed with the content of Mr. Wiegand's class. We pursued our interest with him and we were extremely pleased with his leadership and expertise in the area of Estate Planning. Needless to say he took us under his wing and provided us with the Trust documentation precisely that we were seeking. His leadership provided us with complete trust and confidence in his service. Honestly, we are very grateful for this experience. Without any hesitation, we would recommend Mr. Wiegand to any other folks that may be interested in seeking professional counseling in Estate Planning. We are, Bill & Barb Burg

Scott
June 15, 2020

I set up a meeting with Zak. New next to nothing about Will's. Went in to get a Will written up and ended up with a Trust. One of the better decisions I have made. Not a shifty bone in his body, no buyers remorse. He made it pretty painless. Found out this is all he does are Will's and Trust's. After this experience I now see why. Scott, Savage MN.

anonymous
May 24, 2020

I knew that Zach had my best interest in every way! His thorough attention to detail and knowing exactly who to connect with was amazing! I have never had to hire an Attorney before and I'm so grateful I was referred to him!!!!!