Our Team
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Andrew J. Zenk, Attorney at Law
I’m Andrew J. Zenk ("Andy"). I am an Attorney specializing in estate planning (trusts, etc.), estate tax planning, business entity creation and planning (LLCs, Corps., etc.,), farm / business transition and succession planning, and many related legal areas (trust administration at death, probate, etc.). I’ve worked with families, individuals, farming operations, businesses of all kinds, medical professionals and many others, building plans unique to their specific goals and circumstances. My focus includes crafting a multi-faceted plan specific for my client that addresses all of their needs, and assures that they all "fit together" exactly as needed - all based on their specific goals and circumstances. For example, if creating an estate plan for a business owner, assuring that the estate plan and the business plan "fit" / work together, and are fortified as one. My number one goal with each client is making sure they are comfortable, understands their plan, understands the options, and feels good about the process. You will experience that the minute you walk in the door at Zenk Law! We strive to make the process as comfortable as possible. I am licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota and Colorado.
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Shelley Retrum
I’m Shelley Retrum and I serve as the Administrative Assistant with Zenk Law. My husband Jeff and I reside in Brooten, and we are proud parents to a son and daughter-in-law, as well as doting grandparents to two wonderful granddaughters. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you with all your business and estate planning needs.
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Elizabeth Bryce
I’m Elizabeth Bryce, but you can call me Beth. I’m the Office Manager / Funding Specialist here at Zenk Law. I have a background in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University and live on a farm with my husband Chris and our two daughters. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
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Julie Abraham
I’m Julie Abraham, a Paralegal with Zenk Law. I have a Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. I have 12+ years of experience and focus on the areas of estate planning, probate, and trust administration. My husband and I have 3 young adult children and one child still in high school. I work remote for Zenk Law 3 days a week and am in office 2. I ran a successful dance business for 24 years and continue to coach dance one night per week. I grew up in the Minnewaska area and am excited to be a part of the Zenk Law team providing family focused service to our clients.
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Brittany Thornbloom
I'm Brittany Thornbloom, a Paralegal with Zenk Law and I am excited about providing exceptional service to our clients! I was born and raised in Sauk Centre, MN. I have an AAS Degree in Paralegal Studies and Legal Administrative Assistant from Alexandria Technical and Community College. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, camping and ice fishing!
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Pam Baukol
I’m Pam and you’ll see me in the Montevideo office. My husband and I and our four kids live in Monte where I ran a successful business for twelve years. I help the team at Zenk Law with administrative matters to provide you with the best experience possible.
Our Purpose:
to partner with you in crafting custom solutions for your legal planning needs.
Our values guide us in providing approachable, courteous and precise legal expertise to help you reach your estate and business planning goals. We listen to you and get to the heart of your needs, while working with your team of professionals (accountant, investment manager, etc.) to ensure all facets come together seamlessly.
We’re here to make sure you understand your plan and are empowered to control and reach your goals.
Andrew J. Zenk, Attorney at Law
With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with countless families, individuals, farming operations, businesses of all kinds, medical professionals and many others, building estate and business plans unique to each client’s specific goals and circumstances. As part of the process, I focus heavily on assuring the financial, tax, and operational pieces of the plan are sound, and all properly fit together - giving you a COMPLETE plan to build your legacy. Accomplishing this requires a “team approach” to planning, making sure your professionals - tax professional, lender, financial advisor, CFP, insurance professional - are all involved in the planning process (when applicable and at your direction) so that all of the “pieces to your puzzle fit” properly together. This creates a fortified, complete design where my clients can trust that the plan created for them will not only be legally sound but also work as intended with their other areas of needs.
I specialize in estate planning (trusts, wills, etc.), estate tax planning, business entity creation and planning (LLCs, Corps., buy-sell agreements, etc.,), farm / business transition and succession planning, and many related legal areas. Furthermore, my practice specializes in trust administration at death, probate, and other needed matters when the plans need to be implemented.
I was raised in Montevideo, Minnesota. After completing my undergrad at the University of Minnesota - Duluth I went on to earn a law degree with a business concentration from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. I reside in Glenwood, Minnesota with my wife, four children and one dog.
I am licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota and Colorado (Licensed since 2006).