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We are a South Dakota law firm focused on estate planning, trusts, estate administration, and farm and ranch succession. With your authorization, we work alongside your attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors to support thoughtful legacy planning.

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01 / What matters to you

Your plans begin with the people
and responsibilities that matter to you.

Prairie Law & Legacy provides legal counsel on estate planning, trusts, and the transition of family assets, with a personal approach grounded in stewardship.

Prairie Law & Legacy — Where Legacies Rise
02 / Your story, understood

Wherever you are
in the planning
process.

You may be creating a plan for the first time, revisiting an existing trust, or working through responsibilities after a loved one’s death.

We begin by understanding your circumstances and the questions you need answered. We discuss the scope of our involvement.

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The people behind the work

Meet the team.

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Steven Schaeffer, JD

Attorney & President

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Jamie Schaeffer, MS

Client Relations Manager

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Elosiel “Losi” Guedes

Trust Administrator

A thoughtful next step

Let's talk about your next step.

Tell us the general nature of your inquiry. We can discuss whether our practice is a fit and how to begin.