Guardian Counsel Law Office

Thank you for visiting the GCLO website. After more than 20 years of practicing estate planning, attorney Elizabeth Michaelis transitioned to a new area of law effective June 1, 2026.

Attorney Craig Empey will assume primary responsibility for providing estate planning legal services to clients. Craig and Elizabeth have worked together for several years, and he is committed to delivering the same professionalism you have come to expect from our office. Craig also brings exceptional tax expertise, wealth advisory experience, and a strong commitment to ethical practice.

Attorney Empey supports clients by addressing questions and concerns efficiently and effectively in the following areas:

• Estate planning
• Trust administration
• Probate
• Business matters
• Tax matters

Past and current clients will enjoy seamless management of their legal files for cost-effective planning updates.

To our 700+ clients, thank you for the privilege of serving as your attorney and for your continued confidence. We look forward to working with you.

Craig A. Empey
Empey Law Office, PLLC
craigempey@empeylawoffice.com

7760 France Ave. S. Suite 1100
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Phone: 651-329-2205