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Strategic Legal Counsel for Minnesota Nonprofits, Families, Couples and Individuals

Get guidance, build confidence, and protect what matters most.

Minnesota Lawyer Providing Services Rooted in Care, Clarity & Connection

Whether you’re safeguarding your legacy or serving your community through a nonprofit, you deserve legal support that’s both knowledgeable and deeply human. I’m here to provide just that.

Cove & Counsel

Helping nonprofits navigate legal waters with calm and clarity.

At Cove & Counsel, I provide strategic legal counsel to Minnesota nonprofits that are doing the meaningful work of building stronger, more just communities. As someone who’s walked in your shoes—as a nonprofit executive, board member, board chair, volunteer, and president—I understand the weight you carry and the impact you’re working toward.

My legal services for Minnesota nonprofits include:

Entity formation & governance
Fiscal sponsorship agreements
Charitable solicitation compliance
Contracts and vendor agreements
Board training and fiduciary duty education
Advocacy and civil rights support
Risk management guidance
General counsel services

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your operations mid-stream, you’ll find a safe harbor here. You’ll also gain proactive guidance that keeps you steady as your work and reach expand.

🌊 “Cove & Counsel” is a name chosen with care—a metaphor for what I aim to offer: a refuge for mission-driven leaders and steady guidance through every tide that comes your way.

You steer the mission. I’ll guide the legal course.

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Lucēre Legal

Serving positive, friendly, growth-oriented, up-to-something small business owners and families.

At Lucēre Legal, I work with individuals, couples, and families throughout Minnesota to make thoughtful estate plans that protect what matters most.

🌟 “Lucēre” means to shine in Latin. My goal is to bring light to the planning process so you can feel prepared, empowered, and at peace.

Estate planning involves so much more than just legal documents. It’s about love and legacy. It’s about protecting you while you’re alive and protecting the people you love once you are no longer here to protect or care for them.

I know it isn’t always easy to think about and plan for these matters, however. I’ll help you navigate each step of the process with compassion and clarity.

Lucēre Legal’s estate planning and probate services include:

Wills & trusts
Powers of attorney
Health care directives
Guardianship planning for minor children
Probate guidance & estate administration
Family cabin planning

No matter your stage of life, I’ll meet you where you are with empathy, experience, and a genuine desire to help you plan well.

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Memberships & Professional Associations

As a dedicated Minnesota lawyer, I maintain active involvement in organizations that reflect my values and strengthen my practice:

Member, Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
Member, multiple MSBA sections (Probate, Trusts and Estates Section; Ramsey County Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Section; Solo Small Practice Experience Section)
Member and proud ally 🏳️‍🌈, Quorum (Minnesota's award-winning LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce)
Member and proud ally 🏳️‍🌈, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association

Why Clients Choose to Work With Me

Whether I’m helping a family draft their first will or supporting a nonprofit through a complex decision, I bring the same values to every interaction:

🌀 Deep listening

🌀 Practical insight

🌀 Reliable communication

🌀 A calming, grounded presence

By choosing to work with me, you're choosing a legal partner who truly cares about you and your goals. I'm here for you.

Offering Steady Legal Support Through Every Tide

If you're seeking legal support that blends strategy with sincerity, I invite you to connect with me. I offer a complimentary discovery call, so we can discuss your needs and explore how I can assist you.

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