Daniel Kufus - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Steinhagen, Crist, Wehrly & Kufus PLLP
Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
5001 Chowen Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55410
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Daniel Kufus represents clients in drafting and execution of estate planning documents. He has experience with Wills, Trusts, and Supplemental/Special Needs Trusts. In addition, Daniel Kufus has represented heirs, devisees, trust beneficiaries, guardians, conservators, trustees, and personal representatives in hundreds of probate matters. In addition to numerous trials, he has appeared before the Minnesota Court of Appeals on several occassions. Finally, Daniel Kufus represents lawyers in professional discipline cases. His litigation experience includes:
- Challenging the validity of a will or trust based on diminished capacity and undue influence
- Defending wills and trusts against claims of diminished capacity or undue influence
- Representing trust beneficiaries
- Defending personal representatives, trustees, guardians, conservators against fiduciary claims of others
- Disputes regarding whether a guardianship/conservatorship should be established
- Disputes involving alleged power of attorney abuse
- Civil Commitment Defense
- Represented lawyers in all phases of disciplinary matters
- Successfully petitioned for reinstatement of suspended and disbarred attorneys
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Daniel Kufus
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2009
J.D.
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2009
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Non Legal Education
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Hamline University, 1999
B.A.
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Hamline University, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Other Affiliations
- Ramsey County Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Steinhagen, Crist, Wehrly & Kufus, PLLP — Attorney Daniel S. Kufus I want to take a moment to publicly express my deep gratitude and appreciation for Attorney Daniel S. Kufus, whose professionalism, patience, and humanity left a lasting impact on me during one of the most overwhelming periods of my life. When I first reached out to Mr. Kufus, I was emotionally flooded and admittedly overwhelmed. I came to him carrying an extraordinary amount of information, urgency, and distress all at once—far more than any attorney should reasonably be expected to absorb in an initial conversation. Despite this, he met me with calm, patience, and genuine respect. He listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and treated me with dignity at a time when I felt anything but steady. I spoke with many attorneys throughout this process. None provided the level of compassion, professionalism, and ethical clarity that Mr. Kufus demonstrated. Even when circumstances outside of his control prevented the representation from moving forward, he remained transparent, principled, and respectful at every step. At no point did I feel dismissed, judged, or taken advantage of. What stood out most was his integrity and humanity. Mr. Kufus made it clear—both in word and in action—that honesty, ethics, and respect matter. His reassurance, clarity, and kindness were not small things; they gave me hope at a time when I felt profoundly discouraged. In ways he may not realize, his professionalism and encouragement gave me the strength to keep moving forward—even as I was ultimately forced to proceed pro se under extremely difficult circumstances. Although Mr. Kufus was unable to see the matter through to completion, through absolutely no fault of his own, his impact on my confidence and resolve has stayed with me. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney who leads with integrity, compassion, and respect for the human beings behind the legal issues. Thank you, Mr. Kufus, for your professionalism, your ethics, and for helping me find the strength to continue when it felt nearly impossible. — Christina Porter-Evers
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2021-2025Dan Kufus is an excellent attorney. He has extensive knowledge of the law and advocated for me and my family with confidence and determination. Dan's professionalism, sincerity, and dedication made me feel confident that my case was in the best possible hands. Dan was thoughtful in his approach, making sure I understood what was happening throughout all aspects of our complicated situation. I am deeply grateful for his exceptional legal services and highly recommend him.
Contact
5001 Chowen Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: 612-922-2260
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.steinhagen-crist.com
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