Boyce Law Firm has served individuals, families and businesses across South Dakota and the surrounding region with thoughtful legal guidance for generations.
Boyce Law Firm serves Aberdeen and surrounding communities with comprehensive trust and estate planning services. While our lawyers and office are located in Sioux Falls, we regularly represent Aberdeen-area families and businesses, bringing 145+ years of South Dakota legal experience to every client matter.
Our team understands the unique needs of Aberdeen families, from agricultural estate planning to business succession for local enterprises. We know South Dakota trust law, understand the regional landscape, and provide sophisticated counsel informed by generations of practice throughout the state.
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Our lawyers serve clients throughout South Dakota, from our Sioux Falls office to Aberdeen, Watertown, and communities across the state. We accommodate clients through flexible meeting options including phone consultations, video conferences, and in-person meetings when needed.
Strategic charitable giving through outright gifts, bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and private foundations to achieve philanthropic goals and tax benefits.
Administration of estates through South Dakota probate proceedings, including intestate succession matters, will probate, asset distribution, creditor claims, and court filings.
Representation in will contests, trust litigation, and fiduciary breach claims, including challenges based on capacity or undue influence, disputes over distributions and accounting, and defense or prosecution of fiduciary duty violations.
Creation of third-party and first-party special needs trusts to provide for disabled individuals while preserving eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, and other government benefits.
Legal counsel for seniors on estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, incapacity planning, guardianship matters, elder abuse protection, and age discrimination issues.
Guidance on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Medicare eligibility, planning, and qualification for individuals and families.
Preparation of customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations to protect assets and provide for loved ones.
Counsel for trustees and beneficiaries on South Dakota trust law compliance, fiduciary duties, trust accounting, distributions, tax matters, and beneficiary rights under trust agreements.
Establishment and administration of court-appointed guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated individuals, including guidance on fiduciary duties and reporting requirements.
While Boyce Law Firm is headquartered in Sioux Falls, we’re committed to serving clients throughout South Dakota, including Aberdeen and the surrounding area. We understand the unique challenges facing agricultural families, small business owners, and individuals across the state.
Our 145+ years of South Dakota practice gives us perspective on how the state’s economy, laws, and communities have evolved. We bring that institutional knowledge to every Aberdeen client, whether you’re planning your estate, administering a trust, or navigating guardianship proceedings.
From our Sioux Falls office, we serve clients throughout Northeast South Dakota, including: Aberdeen | Watertown | Huron | Sisseton | Milbank | Redfield | Webster | Groton | Mobridge
Our attorneys are licensed throughout South Dakota and have extensive experience in state courts across the region.
As we continue into our second century of service, we remain committed to the principles Frank L. Boyce established in 1878: provide excellent legal counsel, treat every client with respect, and contribute to the community that sustains us.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.