Alysia Zens, Estate Planning Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Tax, and Trusts
AttorneyatDorsey & Whitney LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing estate planning in Minneapolis since 2000.
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Alysia Zens is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Tax, and Trusts. Alysia has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
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- Minneapolis, MN
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Tax · Trusts
- Handles Estate Planning, Tax, and Trusts matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Alysia Zens: Alysia Zens is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Tax, and Trusts. Alysia has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Alysia Zens
Alysia concentrates on estate planning, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alysia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Trusts
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Estate Planning cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alysia takes estate planning matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alysia agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alysia takes tax matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alysia agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alysia takes trusts matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alysia agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Alysia Zens — Over 26 years of Minnesota estate planning experience
Alysia Zens is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Tax, and Trusts. Alysia has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Alysia Zens is a lawyer practicing non-profit and tax exempt organizations, tax, trusts and estates, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Alysia received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Alysia practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Working with Alysia on a estate planning matter
Alysia Zens is a lawyer practicing non-profit and tax exempt organizations, tax, trusts and estates, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Alysia received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Alysia practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Clients Alysia works with
Alysia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, tax, and trusts matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Alysia Zens's legal education and bar admissions
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. · 2000
University of South Dakota
B.S. Business · 1996
Jurisdictions
Alysia's state bar admissions
Minnesota
2000 · ACTIVE
Alysia studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota Law School and B.S. Business in University of South Dakota.
Law school and academic background
Alysia completed J.D. in University of Minnesota Law School and B.S. Business in University of South Dakota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alysia runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Alysia Zens's office in Minneapolis
Alysia's primary office is at 50 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN, 55402-1498. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alysia Zens — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alysia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alysia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alysia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alysia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alysia
Alysia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alysia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alysia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alysia Zens
How much does it cost to hire Alysia for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alysia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alysia offer a free consultation?
Alysia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alysia's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Alysia's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alysia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alysia take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Alysia is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alysia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alysia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alysia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alysia accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Alysia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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