Ann B Burns

Career

Ann Burns assists business owners and families in matters pertaining to estate and charitable gift planning, business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary and tax litigation.

As a certified public accountant (inactive), Ann provides her clients with legal insight informed by a practical understanding of the intricacies of tax law and financial planning. She represents multi-generational families of wealth throughout the country, assisting and guiding them in their relationships with trustees and other advisors. Ann also represents individual and corporate trustees in fiduciary controversies in state and federal courts.

While Ann’s clients value the depth of her legal acumen, they especially appreciate her clarity and sensitivity in navigating the unique interpersonal dynamics that can impact the estate-planning process. She collaborates closely with her clients and their advisors to ensure a long-term plan that not only satisfies their financial needs, but also reflects their core personal values.

In recognition of her knowledge in the field, Ann was elected President of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, for which she has served as a regent since 2013. Ann is also a past practice group chair at the firm. In addition, she has been a featured speaker for the Salvation Army’s annual Estate and Charitable Gift Planning Institute.

Outside her legal practice, Ann served as a member of the board of trustees for The Minneapolis Foundation, where she provided oversight and guidance for the foundation’s efforts to promote education, economic development, and civic engagement in the Minneapolis community.