Clayton W. Chan

Elder Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

25+ years experience

Chan, PLLC Law Offices/Carlson Estate Planning

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

952-428-7818

https://www.chanpllc.com/attorney-clayton-w-chan/

33 South Sixth Street, Suite 4200, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Bio

Clayton W. Chan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.Clayton W., who practices law in Edina, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Clayton W. Chan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.Clayton W., who practices law in Edina, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Clayton W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Elder Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Elder Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2000
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Master of Business Taxation (major degree requirements completed)

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Reviews

Brian Brown

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex family trust and tax issue

I engaged Clayton Chan of Chan, PLLC to assist with restructuring a family trust following my father's passing, a situation complicated by significant tax implications and my mother's future care needs. Mr. Chan’s quarter-century of experience was immediately evident. He seamlessly integrated his deep knowledge of trusts and estates with his Master of Business Taxation background, providing clarity on options we hadn't even considered. His recognition in Elder Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates by Best Lawyers is well-deserved, as he navigated the intersection of these fields with genuine expertise. The documents he prepared were meticulous, and his explanations from his Edina office were thorough, translating complex legal and tax concepts into actionable plans. Our family now has a solid, tax-efficient structure for my mother's care and our inheritance. The only slight drawback was that during particularly busy periods, response times to non-urgent emails could stretch to a couple of days, though urgent matters were always addressed promptly. Overall, his strategic insight and dual legal/tax proficiency are invaluable. I would confidently recommend Clayton Chan to anyone facing similar multifaceted estate planning challenges in the Minneapolis area.