Stuart Green Law: Different By Design

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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026

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When I first started Stuart Green Law, I had a conversation with a financial advisor who asked me a very foundational and important question: “What separates your legal practice from every other estate planning attorney out there?” It’s such a basic question, but one that many attorneys—and even clients—don’t often consider. Why choose one attorney over another?

When I launched Stuart Green Law, I had a few core ideas in mind, but the main goal was to redefine estate planning. If you look at our website or our materials, you’ll see the tagline “Estate Planning Redefined.” But what does that mean?

Our practice is built on two main aspects that set us apart:

1. Technical Focus:

We specialize in asset protection and tax planning. You won’t find many tax attorneys who focus on estate planning, and even fewer who also emphasize asset protection. Many estate planning attorneys out there might focus on asset protection in terms of Medicaid eligibility. But we go beyond that—we focus on protecting against creditors, lawsuits, malpractice suits, negligence suits, bankruptcy, divorce claims, and more.
Our deep technical expertise allows us to provide sophisticated strategies that aren’t common in typical estate planning practices.

2. Estate Concierge Approach:

I wanted to create a client-centric approach to legal services, and that’s what we call our Estate Concierge service. It’s our comprehensive, personalized approach to estate planning, built on five pillars: Assess, Identify, Educate, Implement, and Partner.

Estate Concierge Explained:

Assess:
- We begin by thoroughly assessing the client’s financial situation, business interests, family dynamics, and most importantly, their intentions and goals. We can’t craft an effective plan without first understanding all these elements.
Identify:
- We identify and quantify any risks, such as legal exposure, potential family conflicts, and tax liabilities. This includes looking at federal and state income and estate tax issues.
Educate:
- Estate planning is complex and technical. We spend a lot of time educating our clients so they understand why we’re doing what we’re doing, what it accomplishes, and why it’s necessary to follow a specific strategy rather than taking a different route.
Implement:
- Implementation is crucial. Many attorneys will create an estate plan and then hand it off, leaving clients to figure out the rest on their own. We don’t do that. We work with CPAs, financial advisors, insurance agents, and anyone else needed to pull everything together. This ensures the plan is structured correctly and effectively, with assets retitled and new accounts set up if needed, and trustees fully understanding their roles.
Partner:
- Estate planning isn’t a one-time event; it’s an ongoing process. We maintain a partnership with our clients and their other advisors, ensuring the plan evolves as life changes. This ongoing relationship is essential because estate planning needs to adapt over time to remain effective.

In summary, what differentiates us at Stuart Green Law is our combination of a strong technical focus on tax and asset planning, and our unique approach to client service with our Estate Concierge model. This ensures that we not only create sophisticated and effective estate plans but also provide the ongoing support and partnership our clients need throughout their lives.

The Stuart Green Law Approach

A Modern Approach to Family Wealth

Stuart Green Law combines modern South Dakota trust law with integrated estate planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services for families throughout the United States and internationally. The firm’s approach is built around selecting the strongest legal framework available, maintaining continuity of planning judgment, and bringing every part of the family’s wealth strategy into alignment with its long-term objectives.

South Dakota Law,
Wherever You Live

Families are not limited to the trust laws of their home state. Stuart Green Law integrates South Dakota’s sophisticated legal framework into estate plans for clients across the United States and around the world, allowing families to benefit from its privacy, flexibility, asset protection, and long-term trust advantages regardless of where they live.

Direct Advisory
Relationships

Stuart Green Law is intentionally structured as a boutique practice. Clients work directly with the attorney responsible for their planning, creating continuity of judgment and a deeper understanding of the family’s objectives as the plan evolves over time.

Planning That Works
as One System

Estate planning, tax strategy, wealth management, and fiduciary services are most effective when they operate together. Stuart Green Law integrates these disciplines into a cohesive framework that keeps the family’s wealth aligned with the grantor’s vision, goals, and long-term planning intent.

Client Testimonials

    
 
 
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   Angélique Pfab Green 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stuart Green is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly operates at a very high level. His approach to estate planning and wealth strategy is thoughtful, modern, and well beyond the traditional. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping people protect what they’ve built. Truly impressive work and reputation.
  
 
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   Maria Cardenas Anderson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience working with Stuart Green on my trust and will documents. From start to finish, he was incredibly responsive, patient, and thorough. He took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I fully understood each step of the process. Even after the trust was complete, he guided me on what still needed to be done — something I really appreciated. Stuart’s professionalism and kind demeanor made what could have been an overwhelming experience so much easier. I felt informed and supported every step of the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and attentive probate lawyer. Thank you, Stuart!
  
 
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   katelyn rennie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stuart is outstanding! We have been so impressed with his knowledge.
  
 
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   Chris Stinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stuart Green is an exceptional estate attorney. He handled my father's living will and then his estate after his passing, as well as helping my mother finalize and complete her estate in conjunction with my father's death. Currently, he is handling the living will and estate planning for me and my wife and our family. I highly recommend him and his integrity of work.
  
 
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   Alejandra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Stuart Green Law was a 10/10. They were professional and efficient, resolving my case quickly. I highly recommend them!
  
 
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   Joseph Marchetti 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guy - honest businessman.  Has been very helpful for me in providing feedback and input from a law perspective on employment and legal agreements in my personal and professional life.  Would heartily recommend Stuart to others!
  
 
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   Will Desrochers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Mr. Green for awhile now and can't recommend him highly enough. He is professional and and timely with his responses to my questions. I really appreciate how he helps me understand the plan for my estate. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
  
 
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   Chuma 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve learned a great deal from Stuart on the foundational aspects of estate planning, legacy planning and asset protection. Having had the privilege  to work alongside Stuart, I can also say that he is a top tier counselor and focused on aligning his client’s personal goals with their long term objectives and wishes.
  
 
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   Nick Delsignore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible person to know and be associated with. Stuart provides excellent services, that is undeniable. However you will be hard pressed to find another attorney with a truer moral compass.

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