Margaret M Barrett

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Owner & Attorney at Safe Harbor Estate Law

Experience: 33 years

Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate

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Experience 33y

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Hi! I'm Margaret Barrett.

I founded Safe Harbor Estate Law to help empower families to protect what is most important to them. I am motivated by life experiences that help me relate to my clients. My ex-husband died suddenly, leaving our young children and a messy estate that took 7 years to resolve. My siblings and I worked together to support my parents in my Dad's dementia. My new husband and I crafted a plan to protect each other and all of our children in our blended family when we pass away.

My expertise is in helping baby boomers and their parents achieve their goals while minimizing expenses and hassles. I create estate plans that protect my clients in case of incapacity during life, and direct their assets while protecting their loved ones after they pass away.

I also ease the burdens of families worried about paying for long term care, by developing personalized plans that take advantage of all the benefits available to them. Finally, after a loved one dies, I handle probate, or estate or trust administration for my clients at a difficult time in their lives.

I am often asked what an Elder Lawyer does. In my case, my elder law practice includes planning and applying for long term care Medical Assistance and VA benefits so my clients can get the care they need and protect assets. I also have expertise regarding the challenges of incapacity, the risks of exploitation of vulnerable adults, and how a lawyer can bring solutions as part of a team. I spent 5 years as a litigation attorney in a big law firm, so I am comfortable and successful in advocating for my clients in court.

I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Ramsey County Bar Association SoloSmall Section. I formerly served as Communications Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Elder Law Section. I am also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Christian Legal Society of Minnesota.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court

Professional Experience

2015 - Current

Christian Legal Society of Minnesota

Member

2013 - Current

National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's, Inc.

Member

2013 - Current

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

2013 - Current

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Minnesota State Bar Association

Elder Section Member Communications Committee Chair

Active in the Elder Law, Probate, and Trust sections.

Education

1991

William Mitchell College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate

Honors: Cum laude

1981

University of Saint Thomas

B.A. | Accounting

Honors: Summa cum laude

Awards

year - Margaret M Barrett

Wilifred Rumble Pro Bono Inaugural Award

Doherty Rumble & Butler

Contacts

Safe Harbor Estate Law 3240 Rice Street St. Paul MN 55126 Telephone: (612) 615-9535

St. Paul

Videos

Safe Harbor Estate Law | Brand Video

Safe Harbor Estate Law creates legal plans to protect your assets, and your loved ones, saving money and hassle in the process.
You manage your assets now. How will they be managed when you're gone? If you're in retirement or considering retirement, it's critical to solidify a plan for your family. Planning is equally important if you are concerned about long term care for you or or your parents, or providing for children. Not feeling a sense of urgency about estate planning? Click the below to learn more.

https://safeharborestatelaw.com/why-estate-planning

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Safe Harbor Estate Planning
3240 Rice Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55126
(612) 615-9535
safeharborestatelaw.com