Gregory Lyle Singleton
Signature Law, PLLC
Gregory Singleton is a skilled attorney, experienced in both litigation and transactional work. He has tried multi-million-dollar cases and has negotiated multi-billion dollar contracts. Now, with Signature Law, he has focused his practice to estate planning and probate. His goal is to make the law accessible to you and your families, and to protect your legacy. This is not a job for him, it’s a passion. Gregory strives to provide the most effective representation, personalized for each client, with world class customer service.
Career Highlights
* Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020-21, 2021-22
* Founded Signature Law PLLC, 2019
* Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota, 2013 with a double concentration in Business Law and Labor & Employment Law
* Founded Singleton Financial Services, 2003
* Graduated from the University of Washington, 2001
* Served as a board member to Tools for Teens, 2019-present
* Served as a volunteer investigator for the 4th District Ethics Committee, 2014-2020
* Serving as pro-bono attorney for Wills for Heroes, 2022
When not practicing law, Gregory can be found rock climbing, hiking the Superior Hiking Trail, collecting board games, or spending time with his family.
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Google Meet
- Zoom
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Estate planning is primarily done with flat fees, meaning there are no hidden costs or expenses.
- Minnesota
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- ID Number: 0395661
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- 8th Circuit
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- United States Tax Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner, Attorney
- Signature Law, PLLC
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- Focus on estate planning and civil litigation & law.
- Associate Attorney
- Fitch Johnson Larsen & Held P.A.
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- Workers compensation litigation.
- Associate Attorney
- Parker Daniels Kibort
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- Focus on civil litigation in business law, commercial law, employment law, and civil rights.
- Associate Attorney
- Eckland & Blando, LLP
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- Focus on business law, commercial law, government contract law, and employment law.
- University of Minnesota Law School
- J.D. (2013)
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- Honors: Deans List every year Public Service Award Concentration: Labor & Employment Law Concentration: Business Law
- Activities: Mock Trial ABA Journal of Labor & Employment
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- University of Washington
- B.A.
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- Honors: Deans List every year
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- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected from among only 2.5% of attorneys in the nation for excellence in estate planning and probate
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected from among only 2.5% of attorneys in the nation for excellence in estate planning and probate
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Member
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- Tools for Teens
- Board Member
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- 4th District Ethics Committee
- Volunteer Investigator
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- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Member
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- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Minnesota # 0395661
- Member
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- Probate & Fiduciaries 101, Online Seminar
- Recurring free online seminar about the probate process as well as how to choose fiduciaries for your estate plan.
- Living Documents 101, Online Seminar
- Recurring free online seminar about Health Care Directives, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Guardianship Directives.
- Wills & Trusts 101, Online Seminar
- Recurring free online seminar providing an overview of wills and trusts for estate planning.
- Estate Planning 101, Online Seminar
- Free monthly seminar on how to prepare for planning your estate.
Universe of Estate Planning Documents
In this video we discuss the five key documents that should be considered when making an estate plan.
The Big Question: Will or Revocable Living Trust?
Today we compare estate planning with a will with estate planning with a revocable living trust. This is one of the big questions that needs to be answered before doing an estate plan. We discuss the pros and cons of each and why one or the other might be better for you depending on your circumstances.
Top Four Ways to Avoid Probate
Today we discuss the top four ways to avoid probate in Minnesota. We include a discussion of Transfer on Death Deeds, Payment on Death Accounts, Joint Accounts & Ownership, Gifts, and Revocable Living Trusts.
Guide to Health Care Directives
In Minnesota, the "Health Care Directive" is a combination of the Living Will and the Health Care Proxy (or Medical Power of Attorney). Today we discuss the Minnesota Health Care Directives: What can and should be included, guide to good and bad health care directives, and what to do with a health care directive.
