In 2004, Ms. Bender-Kelner founded Bender-Kelner Wills, Trusts & Estates, P.A., a boutique trusts and estates law firm. Prior to founding the law firm, Ms. Bender-Kelner was an attorney and partner in several Twin Cities law firms, and has devoted 25+ years to this practice area. She is Past Chair and present member of the Probate & Trust Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, a Fellow of ACTEC (American College of Trust and Estate Counsel) and has been designated a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2005. Robyn Ingber joined the firm in January 2009, bringing her legal skills and keen sense as a legal counselor to the firm. Nancy and Robyn work with a staff of four highly-experienced paralegals and legal assistants with an average of over 20 years of experience.
Nancy S. Bender-Kelner
- Fellow, ACTEC (American College of Trust and Estate Counsel) – the most highly respected national organization for trust and estate lawyers
- Past Chair, Probate & Trust Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Voted “Superlawyer” by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law and Politics 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- Included in the 2011 edition of the Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates practice area (10+ years)
- J.D., cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School
- B.A., summa cum laude, University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
- Valedictorian, St. Louis Park High School
- Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
- Member, Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Association
- Board Member and Secretary, Winter Wheat Foundation
Robyn L. Ingber
- J.D. William Mitchell College of Law
- Qualified Supreme Court Rule 114 Family Neutral
- William Mitchell Pro Bono Award for over 100 hours of service
- William McGee Civil Rights Moot Court Participant
- William Mitchell Alumni Mentor
- Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association and American Bar Association
- B.A. Political Science, University of Kansas
- Mount Oread Scholars Program
- Ellsworth Academic Program
Articles
- Estate Tax Update 2010, 2011: Steinbrenner to Thank?