NEWS
Maslon Attorney Susan Link Honored as One of Worth Magazine's Top 100 Attorneys
November 12, 2007
Susan Link, Chair of Maslon's Estate Planning Practice Group, is honored as one of Worth magazine's "Top 100 Attorneys" in the December 2007 issue. The "Top 100 Attorneys," now in its Third year, results from of a year of exhaustive research performed by Worth's editorial staff and recognizes outstanding expertise, insight, trustworthiness and commitment to clients' needs.
Worth's staff "searched for those who can think beyond the numbers and routine of their daily work," explained Worth Features Editor Emily DeNitto. "We wanted to know what types of strategic recommendations our nominees have made. We asked how they are responding to current trends and pivotal cases. We then examined their years of experience, time spent both behind a desk and in front of judges, as well as their thinking concerning the best and worst qualities for a lawyer in their field."
Worth focuses on attorneys specializing in trust and estates, philanthropy, elder care, matrimonial and other private practice areas. In addition to seeking individuals with exceptional legal expertise, Worth editors looked for lawyers with great tact, discretion and stellar interpersonal skills, enabling them to explain a client's options in the face of incredibly complicated legal and psychosocial issues.
Susan Link practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration. She works with families to plan the disposition of their assets, both during lifetime and at death, and to accomplish the optimal estate and transfer tax planning. Susan is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and has taught Wills, Estates & Trusts and Estate Planning as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Susan is currently a member of the Probate and Trust Section Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and Co-chairs the Section's Wills for Heroes Committee.
Worth magazine is the only magazine devoted exclusively to the best interests and unique challenges of readers who possess substantial wealth. Each issue offers astute and unbiased reports on such complex subjects as estate planning, private banking, philanthropy, trusts, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities - topics crucial to the continued well-being of affluent families and individuals. Worth also examines a rich variety of "passion investments," including vintage cars, private aircraft, yachts, watches and jewelry, real estate, wine, art and antiques.
Worth's staff "searched for those who can think beyond the numbers and routine of their daily work," explained Worth Features Editor Emily DeNitto. "We wanted to know what types of strategic recommendations our nominees have made. We asked how they are responding to current trends and pivotal cases. We then examined their years of experience, time spent both behind a desk and in front of judges, as well as their thinking concerning the best and worst qualities for a lawyer in their field."
Worth focuses on attorneys specializing in trust and estates, philanthropy, elder care, matrimonial and other private practice areas. In addition to seeking individuals with exceptional legal expertise, Worth editors looked for lawyers with great tact, discretion and stellar interpersonal skills, enabling them to explain a client's options in the face of incredibly complicated legal and psychosocial issues.
Susan Link practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration. She works with families to plan the disposition of their assets, both during lifetime and at death, and to accomplish the optimal estate and transfer tax planning. Susan is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and has taught Wills, Estates & Trusts and Estate Planning as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Susan is currently a member of the Probate and Trust Section Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and Co-chairs the Section's Wills for Heroes Committee.
Worth magazine is the only magazine devoted exclusively to the best interests and unique challenges of readers who possess substantial wealth. Each issue offers astute and unbiased reports on such complex subjects as estate planning, private banking, philanthropy, trusts, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities - topics crucial to the continued well-being of affluent families and individuals. Worth also examines a rich variety of "passion investments," including vintage cars, private aircraft, yachts, watches and jewelry, real estate, wine, art and antiques.
