Christopher D. Luehr
Areas of Practice: Estates + Trusts, Probate + Estate Administration, Cannabis Law, Business + Corporate Law, Business Succession Planning
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9351 / Email: cluehr@lommen.com
Chris Luehr / Biography
Chris Luehr is a husband, father, and estate planning attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of wills, trusts, probate, and asset protection. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive estate plans that provide peace of mind for the future.
He also provides legal counsel for entrepreneurs, investors, and commercial real estate professionals, assisting with business formation, compliance, and investment strategies. This work includes working with those in the cannabis industry.
Beyond his legal work, Chris is committed to racial justice and community equity. He proudly serves with organizations like the Great North Innocence Project and the Volunteer Lawyers Network, working to promote fairness and access to justice in the Twin Cities and beyond.
In his free time, Chris enjoys making music, biking with his family, and camping. His wife, Avivah, and their three children—Lilly, Luthan, and Maverick—are the cornerstone of a life built on family, fun, and faith.
Estates + Trusts
Chris will assist you in getting your legal affairs in order in the event of your incapacity or death.
- Drafting Wills, Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, & Health Care Directives
- Titling Assets
- Gifting Assets
- Naming Death Beneficiaries
- Advising on Guardianship & Conservatorship Matters
- Minimizing Estate Tax Exposure
Probate + Trust Administration
- Navigating Probate Proceedings
- Trust Administration
- Asset Inventory and Valuation
- Beneficiary Representation
- Asset Distribution and Final Accounting
Business Succession Planning
- Developing Customized Succession Strategies
- Drafting and Implementing Buy-Sell Agreements
- Structuring Ownership Transitions
- Minimizing Tax Implications
- Facilitating Family Business Governance
Leadership + Activities
- Twin Cities Estate Planning Council, Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hopkins Early Learning Center, Board Member
- Story Arts of Minnesota, Board member & organizer of Storyfest
Community + Pro Bono Work
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer Attorney
- SMRLS, Wills for Seniors, Volunteer Attorney
- Wills for Heroes, Volunteer Attorney
- The Advocates for Human Rights, Volunteer Attorney
- Great North Innocence Project, Speakers Bureau
- Sanctuary Covenant Church, Hospitality Team Volunteer
Feedback
- “When it came to estate planning, we didn’t even know where to start. We knew it needed to be done to ensure our kids were covered, but it felt overwhelming on our own. Chris made the process simple and easy to understand. Now we can breathe easier, confident in our family’s plan for the future!” – Kelly & Mike M.
- “Chris made the estate planning process efficient and easy. I feel like there is a weight off my shoulders knowing that everything is in place, and the people I care about and love are going to get what I leave them.” – Jeanne T.
Presentations
- “Cheating Death: Estate Planning for a Peaceful Future,” November 2024
- “A Family is A Family is A Family: Estate Planning for Foster & Adoptive Families,” February 2024
Published Articles
- “Red Banking: Chinese State-Owned Commercial Bank Reform and the Basel II Accord,” Minnesota Journal of International Law, Spring 2011
Education
- Macalester College, B.A., cum laude, 2001
- Columbia University, M.A., cum laude, 2005
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2019
- North Dakota, 2011
News + Articles
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