Tamara J. Gerten

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Tamara J. Gerten joined Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, in 1989. Ms. Gerten's experience in elder law and estate planning give her the opportunity to counsel her clients to best prepare for their futures. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of the drafting of trusts and wills, and brings that knowledge to serve her clients. She is also experienced in elder law, probate and estate administration and guardianship and conservatorship issues, navigating the often difficult probate court rules on behalf of her clients.

Ms. Gerten attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, as an undergraduate, where she majored in Business Administration and graduated in 1983. This background has served her well in her legal work. Ms. Gerten attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she earned her J.D. and graduated cum laude in 1988. She was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1988.

Ms. Gerten is an engaged member of the Twin Cities area, and has served as a board member on several non-profit organizations. She supports and has been involved with the Girl Scouts, lending her considerable talents to that organization. She has also worked with the Presbyterian Church of the Way Sunday School program.

In her free time, Ms. Gerten enjoys the outdoors. In the winter, she enjoys of Nordic skiing. In the warmer months, Ms. Gerten enjoys bicycling and hiking. She also enjoys reading and travel.