Education Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota, 2016Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration (B.S.), Minor in Sociology, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, Minnesota, 2012 Experience Co-Author of the Medical Assistance Booklet Teaches public, private and continuing education courses on estate planning, farm succession planning, medical assistance planning and retirement planning. Trained by Wealth Counsel in advanced estate planning strategies. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Attorney 2017-2021 Member Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member of Wealth Counsel, a national community of estate planning attorneys Member of the Medical Assistance Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association Elder Law Section Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Cassandra is from Elkton, SD. Her and her family live on a little acreage just outside of Mountain Lake, MN. Cassandra’s husband is Jesse they have two sons, Holton and Beau. Jesse is from Lake Benton, MN and works for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as a Site Manager in Primghar, IA. They have three golden retrievers Xena, Zoe, and Nova, farm cats named Sonic and Mario, and multiple chickens, ducks and turkeys. They like to spend time with family and friends, hunt (especially Jesse) and the boys really enjoy being outside and doing anything sports.

Alison Anderson – Office Manager, Probate Coordinator, Funding and Administration Coordinator Alison joined our team in July 2022 and has grown into multiple leadership roles within the firm. She currently serves as our Office Manager, Probate Coordinator, Administration and Funding Coordinator, helping guide clients through estate administration, probate matters, and trust funding and helping Cassandra ease the stress on families upon a loved one’s passing while ensuring processes run smoothly both for clients and within the office. Originally from Alexandria, MN, Alison now lives in Fulda, MN with her husband, Lincoln who works at Country Pride Services Coop in Fulda, MN and farms. Together, they enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially their nieces and nephews. They share their home with their Bluetick Walker Coonhound, Colt, along with cattle, and are excited to welcome their first child in early August.

Stephanie joined our team in October 2025 and serves as our Client Service Representative. She works closely with clients while assisting Cassandra with drafting estate planning documents, amendments, completing Medical Assistance applications, and assisting Alison with trust funding. Stephanie enjoys helping clients through important life planning decisions while providing friendly and dependable support throughout the process. Stephanie was born and raised in Fulda, MN, she continues to call Fulda home today. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time walking with her pug, Mya, and baking.