Ruth Halvorsen
Partner
Ruth writes wills and trusts, settles estates, and helps farm families plan who takes over the land.
Ruth grew up on a dairy farm north of town and opened the office on Water Street after law school. Most of her work is planning: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the harder conversation about which child will farm.
She meets clients at the office or at their kitchen table, and she'd rather spend an extra hour explaining than leave anyone guessing.
Practice areas
- Wills and trusts
- Probate and estate administration
- Farm succession
- Powers of attorney
Admissions and education
Bar admissions
Iowa
1989
Minnesota
1991
Courts
Iowa District Court
Minnesota District Court
Education
J.D., University of Iowa College of Law
B.A., Luther College
Languages
English
Memberships
Iowa State Bar Association
Winneshiek County Bar Association
Outside the office
Ruth still keeps a few acres and a large garden. She volunteers with the county's 4-H program and reads at the public library's story hour.
Set up a first meeting with Ruth
Call the office or send a short note, and we'll find a time.