Jessica L. Foss

Shareholder

Email: jfoss@fredlaw.com
Office: 701.237.8208
Assistant: Jordan Raymond, 701.237.8231

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PRIMARY SERVICE

Trusts & Estates

Overview

Jessica works closely with individuals, families and business owners to achieve their personal and financial estate planning goals. She focuses on asset protection for clients and their descendants, wealth transfer, estate tax minimization and trust and probate administration.

Jessica’s desire to understand each client’s unique situation and needs allows her to provide thoughtful and personalized recommendations so that her clients feel both financially and emotionally satisfied.

Prior to practicing law, she completed her C.P.A. and worked as a Tax Consultant at Deloitte in Minneapolis.

Articles & Presentations

Fredrikson & Byron Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide

September 19, 2017

Fredrikson & Byron’s Trusts & Estates Group ranked in Band 1 in Minnesota and North Dakota in the 2017 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.

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Fredrikson & Byron Announces New Shareholders

September 1, 2016

Fredrikson & Byron has elected 9 new shareholders: Pamela Abbate-Dattilo, Jessica L. Foss, Aron J. Frakes, Robert M. Oberlies, Michael S. Raum, Lindsey A. Remakel, Michael D. Schoepf, Bradley J. Wallace and Aubrey J. Zuger.

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Do You Need A Will? The Importance of Estate Planning

December 31, 2015

By Jessica L. Foss

I recently tried googling to see what percentage of parents with minor children have wills. If you don’t have a will, I have some good news and some bad news for you. Good news – you are not alone. More than half of parents with minor children don’t have wills.

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PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Presenter, “How Does the New Tax Law Impact Estate Planning?,” NALS of Fargo-Moorhead, May 8, 2018
Speaker, “Estate Planning: What Everyone Needs to Know,” Financial Planning Day, Fargo, ND, April 2018
Author, “What You Need to Know About Your Parents’ Estate Planning,” Area Woman, April 2018
Speaker, “Income Tax Planning for Farmers,” National Business Institute, Fargo, ND, March 2018
Author, “Q & A on Estate Planning,” Area Woman, October 2016
Speaker, “Best Practices in Trusts and Estates Law,” State Bar Association of North Dakota and Young Lawyers Section, October 2016
Speaker, “What Matters Most 2016 – For Trusts & Estates Professionals,” Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, MN, September 2016
Featured, “The Women of Fredrikson & Byron Law Firm,”Area Woman, June 2016
Quoted in, “The Importance of Having a Will and Tips on Writing One,”Valley News Live, April 26, 2016
Speaker, “Estate Planning Strategies for Farmers,” Mostad Insurance Services, Langdon, ND, February 2016
Speaker, “Overview of Estate Planning,” Muscular Dystrophy Association, Fargo ND, January 2016
Speaker, “2014 Farm Bill Highlights,” American Bar Association 2015 Joint Fall CLE Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 2015
Appearance on North Dakota Today Show, “Probate and Protecting Your Inheritance,” September 2015
Appearance on North Dakota Today Show, “Important Legal Documents Everyone Should Have,” August 2015
Appearance on North Dakota Today Show, “Guardians, Wills and Estate Planning,” July 2015
Speaker, “Grantor Trusts,” National Business Institute, June 2014
Speaker, “Estate Planning Overview,” State Farm Agents, Fargo, ND, July 2012
Speaker, “Estate Planning for Farmers,” Mostad Insurance Services, Langdon, ND, February 2012
Speaker, “Tax Issues Facing Oil and Gas Businesses and Mineral Interest Owners,” Bismarck, ND, November 2011
Speaker, “Charitable Gifting,” East Otter Tail Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Perham, MN, July 2011

Honors & Education

EDUCATION

University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2008, with distinction
Northern State University, B.S. in Professional Accountancy, 2005

BAR ADMISSIONS

North Dakota, 2008
Minnesota, 2010

HONORS

Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Law—Up and Coming, North Dakota, 2017-2018
Minnesota State Bar Association, North Star Lawyer, 2016
Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Professional Activities

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

State Bar Association of North Dakota
Minnesota State Bar Association
Cass County Bar Association
Clay County Bar Association

COMMUNITY

Red River Estate Planning Council