Biography

Scott Nelson assists individuals and closely-held businesses with tax, business and all aspects of estate planning.  He counsels business owners on business succession and coordinated estate planning, and advises families on transfer of assets and legacy planning during lifetime or upon death.  His practice includes advice to trust and estate fiduciaries (trustees and executors), beneficiaries and charitable organizations.  Scott is an officer of the MSBA Probate & Trust Law Council, past chair of its legislation committee, serves on several planned giving committees, has served as a board member or officer for various professional and non-profit organizations, and is a frequent faculty member and guest speaker on estate and tax planning issues.

Scott serves on the Board of Directors and is Treasurer of the Minnesota Independent School Forum, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants Political Action Committee.  He is Past President of the CPA Monday Tax Forum and Hennepin County Bar Association Tax Section.  He is a member of the Minnesota CPA Government Relations Council, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Minnesota Planned Giving Council, the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, and the Twin Cities Financial and Estate Planning Council.

He publishes professional tax, estate planning, and business succession articles, and services clients in Minnesota and the Western Wisconsin region. Curriculum Vitae available upon request.