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Contact
Email
Phone
(855) 394-2735
Address
101 S Reid St Ste 302, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103-7045, US
Professional
About
Mary Anne Akkerman is a distinguished attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, specializing in Trusts and Estates at Lindquist & Vennum LLP. With a robust practice that encompasses dynasty trust planning, domestic asset protection trusts, trust reformation, decanting, and modification, Mary Anne is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for her clients. Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Mary Anne holds the prestigious Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Her expertise extends to representing clients and family offices in establishing both public and private trust companies in South Dakota, making her a trusted advisor in the complex landscape of estate planning. Mary Anne's clientele often comprises international families and their advisors, reflecting her ability to navigate the intricacies of cross-border estate matters. She is frequently sought after as local counsel by attorneys aiming to establish South Dakota as the trust situs for their ultra-high-net-worth clients. Additionally, Mary Anne provides valuable assistance to fiduciaries and beneficiaries involved in court-supervised matters and contested litigation, ensuring their interests are effectively represented. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the evolving legal landscape, Mary Anne Akkerman is a leading figure in estate planning, dedicated to safeguarding her clients' legacies and achieving their long-term financial goals.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
N/A University of South Dakota School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Great Plains Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2001 Thomas Sterling Honor Soicety, University of South Dakota School of Law 2001 West Publishing Award, Thomson Reuters 2000 Lynn Jackson Award for Evidence, University of South Dakota School of Law 1998 Everett Bogue Memorial Scholarship, University of South Dakota School of Law
Publications
2014 Lindquist & Vennum LLP South Dakota Trust Law Deskbook 2013 Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Managing Disputes Over Wills and Inheritance: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Clients through Probate Contests 2012 The Trust Advisor Why an Irrevocable Trust is Not Always Irrevocable
Associations
2014 - Present Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council Director 1998 - Present American Bar Association Member American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Fellow Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners TEP myLawCLE Advisory Board
Speaking
2015 Strafford Trust Protectors in Estate Planning: Benefits and Legal Risks 2015 RPTE Spring Symposia Pre-Immigration Planning 2015 myLawCLE Top 10 Mistakes in Estate Planning, Including Ethical Considerations 2015 myLawCLE Settling Trust and Estate Disputes Without Litigation 2015 myLawCLE Wills and Revocable Trusts
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Updated: May 25, 2026