Jennifer Elaine Bunkers

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Jennifer Elaine Bunkers: Attorney with Redstone Law Firm LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

A significant portion of Jennifer’s practice is devoted to representing individuals with their estate plans. Whether it involves preparing trusts, wills or power of attorneys, clients appreciate Jennifer’s personal approach to tailoring clients’ estate plans to fit their wishes. As a part of her estate planning practice, Jen is counsel to closely-held business owners, advising them on issues all types of matters involving business operation, real estate matters and succession planning. Start to finish, everything from entity formation to transferring the business to the next generation, Jennifer is a trusted advisor to business owners and family farmers alike, guiding clients throughout intergenerational transfers in a practical and tax-efficient manner.

Jennifer is also well-respected for her expertise in the area of trusts, representing both trustees and beneficiaries on all aspects of trust administration. She has served for Governor Daugaard on his Task Force on Trust Administration Review and Reform since her appointment in 2011. Clients find that her extensive experience with trust reformation, decanting and modification is a tremendous benefit to those who have availed themselves of the flexible and progressive trust laws of South Dakota.

Jennifer and her husband Jon, a fourth-generation farmer, live in rural Chester with their two children. In her spare time Jen volunteers for numerous church and community activities, serves as vice president of the Chester Area School Board, and is a member of the board of directors for Volunteers of America – Dakotas Foundation, Inc.

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wills
  • Estate Planning
  • Power Of Attorney

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Sioux Falls, B.A., 1998
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, South Dakota; 2007, Minnesota
Memberships:
State Bar of South Dakota; American Bar Association; Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council; Minnesota State Bar Association; Governor's Task Force on Trust Law Reform.
Birth Information:
Dell Rapids, South Dakota, 1976
ISLN:
919032864

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (42 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Attorney on 02/07/24 in Business Law

    Jennifer is an outstanding lawyer. She is respected among her peers because of her ability to unravel very complex legal issues, and because she can explain difficult or complicated legal concepts in a clear and concise way. She has an excellent de... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/04/23 in Trusts and Estates

    I've always enjoyed working with Jennifer. She is levelheaded and has an abundance of knowledge in her practice area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 11/04/23 in Trusts and Estates

    She has very thoughtful approaches to solving her client's issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/19/23 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/19/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Very professional and excellent client service.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/19/23 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 10/09/23 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 10/09/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Jennifer communicates well with clients and always keeps them informed.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/07/23 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 10/06/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Jennifer is an excellent attorney. She deserves an AV rating, based on my personal experience with her, as well as her general reputation within the Bar.

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Video Call Options

  • Zoom

Contact Jennifer Elaine Bunkers

Contact Information:

605-800-5654  Phone

605-334-0618  Fax

bgpw.com

boycelaw.com/lawyers/jennifer-e-bunkers

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