Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Estate & Elder Law Solutions
Legacy Law Firm is dedicated to protecting families and businesses through comprehensive legal solutions in estate planning, elder law, and business planning. Our team of experienced attorneys prioritizes integrity, excellence, and client-centered service, ensuring clients maintain control over their legacies and assets. We specialize in guiding clients through complex decisions, from safeguarding inheritances to protecting against long-term care costs. Our practice emphasizes personalized planning for business owners, professionals, farmers, physicians, and seniors across the Midwest.With a focus on asset protection, tax efficiency, and intergenerational wealth transfer, we provide tailored legal strategies to meet individual needs. Our Sioux Falls-based team extends services to South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota, offering virtual consultations for accessibility. Recognized for our expertise, we include South Dakota's only Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. We combine legal acumen with compassionate support, ensuring clients achieve peace of mind and secure futures for their loved ones.
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law Planning
Business Formation
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in estate and elder law planning.
- Our team includes South Dakota's only Board Certified Elder Law Attorney.
- We provide personalized asset protection strategies tailored to individual needs.
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate, client-centered service.
- We serve clients across five Midwest states with virtual consultation options.
Associations and certifications
- National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)
What people say
Outstanding in every way
Kind and understanding
Timely with their work
Extremely helpful
Knowledgeable and patient
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services ensure your assets and loved ones are protected through customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. We help clients minimize taxes, avoid probate, and create clear succession plans. Our attorneys guide families in safeguarding inheritances and preparing for incapacity, with specialized solutions for business owners and multi-generational wealth transfer.
Elder Law Planning
We specialize in elder law planning to protect assets from long-term care costs and Medicaid spend-down requirements. Our services include nursing home protection, special needs trusts, and Medicaid application assistance. We help seniors preserve their life savings while ensuring access to necessary care, with expertise in irrevocable trusts and government benefit compliance.
Business Planning
Our business planning services cover entity formation, asset protection, and succession planning for startups and established companies. We assist with LLCs, corporations, partnership agreements, and tax-efficient structures. Our team provides ongoing counsel for business transitions, intellectual property protection, and wealth-building strategies aligned with personal and corporate goals.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through probate processes to settle estates efficiently while minimizing family conflict. Our services include asset inventory, debt resolution, tax filings, and distribution of inheritances. We provide compassionate support during difficult times, ensuring compliance with South Dakota probate laws and timely closure of estate matters.
Asset Protection
Our asset protection strategies shield client resources from lawsuits, divorce settlements, and long-term care costs. We design domestic asset protection trusts, family limited partnerships, and other legal structures to preserve wealth across generations. Our plans integrate with estate and business strategies to create comprehensive financial security frameworks.
People
Bobbi Thury
Co-Founder and Attorney
Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation with over 15 years of experience in estate and elder law planning. Specializes in Medicaid asset protection and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies.
Jayna Voss
Co-Founder and Attorney
Business planning specialist with expertise in corporate structuring and tax-efficient succession strategies. Advises entrepreneurs and professionals on asset protection and wealth preservation techniques.
Danielle Ihler
Attorney
Focuses on estate planning and probate administration, helping families navigate complex legal requirements while minimizing tax liabilities and administrative burdens during estate transitions.
Louis Krabbenhoft
Attorney
Specializes in real estate transactions and business entity formations, providing strategic counsel on property protection and commercial contract negotiations for growing businesses.
Sam Denevan
Attorney
Concentrates on elder law planning and special needs trusts, assisting families in qualifying for government benefits while maintaining quality care standards for aging relatives.
Questions
What documents are essential for basic estate planning?
A comprehensive estate plan includes a will, revocable living trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and HIPAA authorization to ensure all contingencies are covered.
How can seniors protect assets from nursing home costs?
Medicaid asset protection trusts and proper estate structuring can safeguard assets while maintaining eligibility for long-term care benefits through legally compliant strategies.
What business entity offers best asset protection?
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and corporations provide strong liability protection while offering tax flexibility and operational simplicity for most business owners.
Can I update my estate plan after major life changes?
Yes, we recommend reviewing and updating estate plans every 3-5 years or after significant events like marriage, divorce, births, or substantial asset changes.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Intestate succession laws will determine asset distribution, potentially causing family conflicts and unnecessary legal expenses without personalized instructions from a valid will.
Do you offer virtual consultations for out-of-state clients?
Yes, we provide virtual meetings and phone consultations for clients across our service states to ensure accessible legal counsel regardless of location.
