Twin Cities MN Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorneys About Us

John E. Buchholz, Esq.
john@twincities-elderlaw.com

“Buchholz & Burke provides personalized service; our clients always get to talk to us directly. We count it as a success to find the least expensive solution to a client’s needs and we travel to our clients and their families to meet with them.” ~John Buchholz

John is dedicated to making the legal system accessible to his clients. John’s areas of practice include estate planning for non-traditional families, trusts, LGBT senior law, and probate administration. John views the law as a means to creating positive change in the lives of the clients and families he serves.

John’s belief is that attorneys and the legal system should be approachable and so he carries that philosophy through in his practice. With baby boomers reaching their golden years, he understands that the need for elder law services will only grow and that it is the legal system, not senior citizens that should adapt to meet this challenge. John believes that the Twin Cities’ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) seniors have a unique stake in elder law and that they require a unique talent to meet their distinctive legal needs.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Incapacity Planning
Guardianship/Conservatorships
Probate Administration

Professional Activities

Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association

Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.
Univ. of Minnesota Twin Cities, B.A., Sociology

Admissions
State of Minnesota

On A Personal Note
I am an avid vegetable gardener and enjoy making wine. I have a serious coffee habit, and I like drinking coffee when traveling in order to experience the local methods of coffee preparation and resulting taste variations.

Allison A. Burke, Esq.
allison@twincities-elderlaw.com

“Buchholz & Burke is special because all seniors deserve the same options and we are committed to providing those choices with awareness and expertise.” ~Allison Burke

Allison is committed to the future of Twin Cities senior citizens and their families. Allison chose the areas of elder law, medical assistance, estate planning, incapacity planning, and trusts to make a positive change in both the field and in the lives of the clients she serves. Her decision to pursue a career in this field is tempered by her belief that the way we treat our elders is a measure of our success as a society.

Allison understands baby boomers are changing the experience of seniors in America. Knowing that this change will impact seniors and their families alike, she is endeavoring to be a resource to guide clients and families through the legal process to protect their rights as they reach their golden years. Allison appreciates that this guidance is unique for each family and is well-practiced at navigating through the challenges that the legal system presents to seniors.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Special/Supp Needs Trusts
Medical Assistance
Long-term Care Planning

Professional Activities
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.
Univ. of Wisconsin Madison, B.A., Sociology

Admissions
State of Minnesota

On A Personal Note
I love to read. I love spending time outside - whether it be gardening, going on a walk or snowshoeing in the winter. I am passionate about cooking, and love to try challenging new recipes. Some women enjoy shopping for shoes or bags, but I prefer looking over tomatoes at the farmer's market or visiting a specialty cheese shop.