Trusts

Our specialized trust attorneys are experts in trusts for varying levels of wealth, asset types and family circumstances. Trust our team with your trust needs to minimize taxes, avoid probate and protect assets. We have proven experience and strategies for decanting, reformation and modification of irrevocable trusts; formation of private and public trust companies; counsel for out-of-state attorneys and advisors; and formation of LLCs, FLPs, LLLPs and other companies for tax planning.

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Our attorneys utilize the latest techniques for trusts and asset protection and have proven experience and modern strategies in:

  • Decanting, Reformation, and Modification of Irrevocable Trusts
  • Formation of Public and Private Trust Companies
  • Representation and General Counsel Services for Trust Departments, Companies, and Banks
  • Local Counsel for out-of-state Attorneys and Family Advisors
  • Asset Protection Trusts and Self-Settled Asset Protection Trusts
  • Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs)
  • Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor Trusts (SD-INGs)
  • Directed / Delegated Trusts
  • Perpetual / Dynasty Trusts
  • Charitable Trusts (CRATs, CRUTs, NIMCRUTs, etc)
  • Incentive Trusts
  • Minor’s Trusts
  • Health and Education Exclusion Trusts (HEETs)
  • Private Foundations
  • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
  • Private Placement Life Insurance
  • Formation of LLCs, FLPs, LLLPs and other companies for tax planning
  • All types and combinations of Trusts that combine the unique asset protection and tax advantages of South Dakota

Our Trusts Attorneys

Patrick G. Goetzinger Attorney Headshot

Patrick G. Goetzinger

Pat is a partner with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, & Ashmore, LLP, where he leads the firm's Business and Estate Planning Group and serves on the Executive Committee. He practices in the areas of Business and Estate Planning with a focus on family-run businesses, affluent individuals, business transactions, and real property law.

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Tyler C. Wetering

Tyler C. Wetering is a partner with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP and is a member of the firm's business transactions & estate planning group. Tyler has served as the past chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust section of the South Dakota Bar and has also served on the board of the West River Estate & Financial Planning Council.

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Justin A. DiBona

Justin DiBona is a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP. Justin interned at GPNA while in law school, and then joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2016. His specialties include business and estate planning, probate and estate administration, business succession planning, and trusts.

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Lisa K. Cagle

Lisa K. Cagle is an associate attorney with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP in Rapid City, South Dakota. Lisa focuses her practice primarily on business and estate planning, real estate law, and employment law. Prior to practicing law, she worked as a teacher for eight years.

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Owen R. Wiese

Owen R. Wiese is an associate attorney with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, in the Rapid City office. His practice areas include business law, trust and estate planning/probate, municipal law, and real property.

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