About Attorney Zach Wiegand
Serving Clients Throughout The Twin Cities and the State of Minnesota

Zachary Wiegand
Attorney at LawZach Wiegand is a Minnesota estate planning and probate attorney who counsels clients on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Zach helps families preserve and protect their hard-earned assets by drafting comprehensive and protective estate plans including wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney. Following the death of a loved one, Zach also helps navigate families through the probate or trust administration process.
By working closely with his clients and listening intently to their concerns, Zach is better able to understand the goals and wishes of each individual and family he represents. Once each client’s goals are identified, Zach is then able to provide complex solutions in understandable terms.
Zach earned his J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law where he also received Dean’s List honors. While at William Mitchell, he was named a Student Award of Merit Finalist. Prior to attending law school, Zach earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in history at Norwich University where he played for the Norwich Cadets men’s ice hockey team.
Upon graduating from law school, Zach served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Tammi A. Fredrickson in Minnesota’s 10th judicial district. Following his judicial clerkship, Zach practiced with an estate planning firm in St. Paul and subsequently opened his own estate planning practice.
An Arizona native, Zach is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Probate & Trust Law Section, the Minnesota Planned Giving Council, and Wealth Counsel, a national organization of estate planning attorneys dedicated to practice excellence. Zach also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Foundation. Zach lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, Ruth and their son Henrik. In his spare time, Zach enjoys traveling, reading, and playing hockey.
Awards
- Minnesota Super Lawyer – Rising Stars List (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022)
- Awarded to less than 2.5% of all Minnesota Attorneys
- Minnesota Super Lawyer (2023, 2024, & 2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2023, 2024, & 2025) – U.S. News & World Report
- Five Star Professional (2025)
- William Mitchell College of Law – Student Award of Merit Finalist (2010)
- Agnes Dineen Scholar Athlete Award (2001)
Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
- WealthCounsel
- Twin Cities Estate Planning Council
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Client Success Stories
EXCELLENT Based on 98 reviews Alyssa KMay 6, 2025 Zach was wonderful to work with for our estate planning and we'd highly recommend him to anyone! He's easy to talk to, patient and will answer all your questions so you understand the entire process. Thank you Zach for helping our family get everything on order! Alyssa and SteveAlexis LoydApril 25, 2025 We had a wonderful experience working with Zach to establish a trust and complete our estate planning. He was incredibly thoughtful and kind, and took the time to clearly explain every concept so we felt informed and confident throughout the process. He and his team were also very responsive—quick to answer questions and provide guidance whenever we needed it. We really appreciated their flexibility in working around our schedule, and found the pricing to be very fair and comparable to other firms we looked into. Zach made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and reassuring. Highly recommend!Jason ZirulApril 8, 2025 Great guy to deal with, answered all our questions. Would recommend to others.Scott ArmbrustMarch 24, 2025 Zach did an excellent job in a very timely fashion. He communicates extremely well and exercises an abundance of patience when faced with numerous questions. He demonstrated strong mental recall of legal requirements while reducing complex legal concepts into terms I could understand. Very likable and very professional - I recommend him highly.Terra BentleyMarch 18, 2025 Zach has been great to work with. He first helped my husband and me set up our estate plan and when my husband recently died he was quick to help me with the transition to a single plan. He answered questions quickly and took care of all my legal needs. I can't recommend him highly enough.Justin GrahamMarch 4, 2025 I had the pleasure of working with Zach for my estate planning needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the moment I contacted their office, I was greeted with professionalism and care. They took the time to truly understand my family’s needs and explained all of the legal complexities in a way that was clear and easy to understand. The process was seamless, and I felt confident that my estate was in capable hands. Zach provided excellent guidance, ensuring that my wishes were properly documented and executed. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of estate planning. Their expertise and attention to detail are truly unmatched!Amy SticklerMarch 1, 2025 What a wonderful experience! From the beginning to the end, Zach made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. He explains everything in detail so the average person (like us)can understand. I would highly recommend Zach for anyone looking for estate planning advice. As long as he is practicing, we will continue to work with Zach. Thanks again Zach!Charles SwardFebruary 17, 2025 We had a wonderful experience with Zach and staff at Gold Leaf Estate Planning. He took the time to LISTEN to our situation, concerns and fears and direct us to the legal vehicle that best fit our situation. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for estate advice.David WolfgramFebruary 14, 2025 Very professional and detailed. Zach spent the time and effort to answer every question and make sure we understood the options. We are happy with the results.Elizabeth HerbergFebruary 13, 2025 Just finished up our personal estate planning with Zach, which had to be done under a tight deadline given some travel we were locked into. Zach’s process was straight-forward and thorough. He was very easy to work with (and there was a lot to cover) and he was able to answer our questions, manage our last-minute changes without missing a step. His pricing is extremely competitive as well. I would recommend Zach to anyone looking to get their estate planning done.
