Chad M. Roggeman

Paralegal: Jamie Babb Jamie@rgp.law For over 25 years, Chad M. Roggeman has been in the private practice of law, providing personable and specialized estate planning for clients. He also represents individuals and fiduciaries in the administration of estates, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. A significant part of his practice is advising private and family business owners in the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships and acting as general counsel for these businesses. Chad grew up in rural Minnesota and his wife, Paula, grew up in the Twin Cities. They met on the edge of rural and metro in St. Cloud as college students, and that is where they settled and raised their four children. Chad and Paula enjoy the company of friends and family, walking their golden retriever, and supporting Minnesota sports teams. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Chad M. Roggeman included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyer, Thomsen Reuters Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics University Award for Excellence in Leadership, St. Cloud State University Other Sources of Feedback About Chad M. Roggeman Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2002 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

• Of Counsel

• Estate Plans of the Rich and Famous, CentraCare Foundation, 2019
• Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Act, Central Minnesota Estate Planning Council, 2017
• Estate Planning, CentraCare Foundation, 2013 to 2017
• Charitable Giving, NAIFA Twin Cities and Glacial Ridge, 2012
• Coordinating Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations with a Client’s Estate Plan, Central Minnesota Estate Planning Council, 2011
• Planning for Incapacity, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2010
• Overview of Trusts and Estate Tax Planning, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, 2008
• Planning for Incapacity, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2006
• How a Conservator Sells Real Estate, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2006
• The Charitable IRA Rollover, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, 2006
• Planning for Incapacity, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2005
• Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship & Conservatorship , Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 2004

• In re Guardianship and Conservatorship of Powers, A23-1473, 2024 WL 3320874, 2024, Minn. Ct. App. (nonprecedential)
• In re Estate of Tomczik, 992 N.W.2d 691, 2023, Minn. Sup. Ct.
• In re Estate of Franta, A12-0663, 2013 WL 491530, 2013, Minn. Ct. App. (nonprecedential)
• In re Guardianship of Wells, 733 N.W.2d 506, 2007, Minn. Ct. App.
• In re Estate of Mealey, 695 N.W.2d 143, 2005, Minn. Ct. App.
• In re Conservatorship of Brady, 607 N.W.2d 781, 2000, Minn. Sup. Ct.

• Wills for Heroes Legal Clinic Supervisor and Attorney Volunteer, 2008 to Present
• LegalCORPS Attorney Volunteer, 2017 to 2024
• Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Director, 2024 to Present
• Central Minnesota Community Foundation Professional Advisors Council, Member, 2003 to Present
• Local Education & Activities Foundation for St. Cloud Area School District 742, Director, 2020 to Present
• CentraCare Foundation, Director, 2017 to 2023
• CentraCare Foundation, Board Chair/Vice Chair, 2021 to 2023
• CentraCare Foundation Planned Giving Committee, Member, 2003 to Present
• CentraCare Foundation Planned Giving Committee, Chair, 2017 to 2023
• Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, Director, 2011 to 2018
• Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, Board Vice President, 2017 to 2018
• Light the Legacy, Director, 2015 to 2019
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Planned Giving Committee, Member, 2008-2013

• Minnesota, 1998
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1999

• Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust, and Business Law Sections Member, 1998 to Present
• Stearns-Benton Bar Association, Member, 2003 to Present
• John E. Simonett American Inn of Court, Treasurer, 2014 to 2016
• John E. Simonett American Inn of Court, Member, 2011 to Present
• Central Minnesota Estate Planning Council, Member, 2003 to Present
• Central Minnesota Estate Planning Council, President, 2005 to 2007
• Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship, Member, 1998 to Present
• Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship, Director and Journal Editor, 2001 to 2003
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Theta Chi