Jill M. Presseller

With over three decades of distinguished practice, Jill M. Presseller brings a rare blend of technical mastery and personalized service to Messerli | Kramer’s Estate Planning group. In Saint Michael, Minnesota, her career is defined by thoughtful advocacy and pragmatic solutions, guiding individuals, families, closely held businesses, associations and financial institutions through some of life’s most intricate legal challenges.

Ms. Presseller’s skill spans the full spectrum of estate planning and fiduciary matters. She crafts bespoke wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives, each meticulously designed to address tax considerations, honor client priorities, and ensure seamless transitions of wealth and responsibility. When clients face the emotional and procedural complexities of probate, guardianships or conservatorships, she offers steady, empathetic counsel, deftly navigating sensitive family dynamics and complex tax landscapes.

In addition to her estate planning practice, Ms. Presseller excels in the business and transactional arena. She advises on corporate formation and governance, negotiates commercial lending agreements and oversees real estate transactions. Her work with associations and community entities is extensive – she has founded, restructured and amended common interest communities, planned communities, condominiums and homeowners’ associations, ensuring that each organization operates smoothly and complies with evolving legal standards.

An academic scholar, Ms. Presseller earned her J.D. from the College of William & Mary, and holds a B.A. magna cum laude in French and political science from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Admitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association since 1994, she pairs strong legal know-how with a client-first approach – crafting clear, practical strategies designed to stand up over time.