Who Are
Sophia & Heather?
Meet the women ready to fight for you and your family.Everything starts with a relationship.
We start every relationship with a 1 hour consultation to understand what the circumstances of your life are, and we utilize our special skills to identify areas that we can provide intervention and improvement and stronger protection through estate planning. The consultation concludes with a plan in place to improve your circumstances through estate law.
Sophia Grotkin
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Sophia Grotkin ·
AccreditationsUniversity of Minnesota Law School Graduate
Selected as:
Super Lawyer Rising Star
Best Lawyer in America
Best Law Firm in America
Five Star Professional Recipient
Sophia Grotkin is a passionate attorney with a focus on estate planning, administration, and antenuptial agreements. With a solid foundation in family law, she graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and has built a diverse career, including roles at top law firms in Minnesota and Oregon. Five years ago, Sophia took a leap and founded her own practice with some amazing partners, a move that has truly paid off. Her peers have recognized her talent consistently, naming her a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past three years and including her in Best Lawyers in America and Best Law Firms in America for three and two consecutive years, respectively. Recently, she was honored with the Five Star Professional Award in the Financial Firm sector.
When she's not in the office, Sophia is an active member of the NAWBO group, which supports women in business. Her personal life is just as vibrant—she loves cheering on her three children at their sports events, savoring the culinary delights of the Twin Cities, and immersing herself in local community activities. If she weren’t an attorney, Sophia likes to think she’d be making a difference as a private jet pilot or hosting families at a charming North Shore resort, continuing her love for connecting with and helping others.
A Note from Sophia
Living and working in Edina, I am deeply invested in my community and value the meaningful connections I’ve forged with industry partners, which greatly benefit my clients. I thrive on navigating the complexities of the family structure and enjoy working with families from all walks of life. I have a particularly deep understanding of the unique challenges families face, especially when it comes to the succession of wealth, disabilities and accessibility needs. I approach each situation with empathy and insight, making sure to offer support that is not only practical but also genuinely caring and tailored to each family's specific needs.
Heather Chakirov
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Heather Chakirov ·
AccreditationsWilliam Mitchell Law School (nka Mitchell Hamline Law School) Graduate
Selected as:
Super Lawyer Rising Star
Best Lawyer in America
Best Law Firm in America
Heather is renowned for her warm, client-centered approach and meticulous attention to detail. She excels in crafting solutions that genuinely reflect her clients’ individual needs and aspirations. Whether working to achieve harmonious settlements or navigating the courtroom with vigor, Heather’s commitment to her clients’ best interests is unwavering.
Heather has over a decade of experience in well-respected law firms, which is complemented by her impressive educational achievements. She earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, graduating Cum Laude, and holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Her professional journey is marked by significant accomplishments, including being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2020 to 2024, as well as being selected for inclusion in the 2024 and 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America and Best Law Firms in America. She is also an active panel member and community volunteer, reflecting her dedication to giving back.
Outside of her professional life, Heather finds joy in immersing herself in nature, enjoying a good book, and supporting her favorite sports teams. She dreams of continuing to expand her expertise to better support families and contribute positively to her community.
A Note from Heather
I am a dedicated advocate with a heartfelt passion for guiding families through the intricacies of estate planning/administration and guardianship/conservatorship law, particularly families of individuals with special needs. As someone who has special needs in my own family, I bring a unique, empathetic perspective to my practice. My personal experience has deepened my understanding of the specific challenges and complexities faced by these families, allowing me to offer tailored, compassionate support.
Schedule a Consultation
We start every relationship with a 1 hour consultation to understand what the circumstances of your life are, and we utilize our special skills to identify areas that we can provide intervention and improvement and stronger protection through estate planning. The consultation concludes with a plan in place to improve your circumstances through estate law.
What It’s LikeWorking With Us
Community Forward
We work with community across a spectrum, from sophisticated executives and professionals to vulnerable individuals in need of significant guidance and protection, to ensure the safety and stability of their personal lives and wealth through estate planning and management.
Personally Customized
We strive to meet our clients where they are at by educating and guiding them through their first estate plan to their last. We start every relationship with a first consultation to understand what the circumstances of your life are, and we utilize our special skills to identify areas that we can provide intervention and improvement and stronger protection through estate planning.
Collaborative
Partners
We are collaborative by nature and meet our clients with a toolbox of professional connections (financial planners, real estate professionals, tax planners and ourselves as legal professionals) to ensure our clients receive all the tools that their family needs to maximize and protect what matters most to them.