About Zachary A.
Zachary A. Wiegand earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2011 after beginning law studies in 2007. He completed his legal education as Minnesota was moving through shifts in estate and elder law, and he has practiced in the state since. His academic grounding at William Mitchell provided a practical approach to the everyday problems that clients bring into an estate planning office.
He is licensed to practice in Minnesota and maintains current memberships in professional associations. Those affiliations have kept him connected to developments in probate procedure and trust administration. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and careful in client conferences; he tends to prefer clear explanations over technical jargon when talking with clients.
His early years in practice involved a range of civil matters. Over time he narrowed his work to matters surrounding succession, asset transfer and end-of-life planning. That shift led him to focus on drafting wills, establishing trusts, and guiding families through probate proceedings. He also handles ancillary matters that commonly arise during estate administration, including fiduciary accountings and guardianship petitions.
Wiegand’s method is pragmatic. He assesses a client’s circumstances, outlines options and prepares documents intended to reduce disputes after a principal’s death or incapacity. He has worked with clients who have blended families, business interests, and modest estates. He approaches each file on its own terms and adjusts documents to fit the client’s goals and financial structure.
Today he practices through Gold Leaf Estate Planning, LLC. That office serves individuals and families across Minnesota. His practice involves preparing wills and trusts, advising executors and trustees, and handling probate matters when they arise. He continues to participate in professional groups that monitor changes in state practice and probate rules.
Clients consult him for straightforward estate plans and for administration tasks that follow a loss. He balances legal detail with practical advice and aims to make the administrative steps as clear as possible. He currently practices at Gold Leaf Estate Planning, LLC, handling estate planning, wills, trusts and probate matters.
