Melanie Iverson Kaufman

Melanie Iverson Kaufman is an estate planning attorney with Foley & Pearson, P.C., in Anchorage, Alaska. She concentrates her practice on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, providing clients with tailored strategies to protect their assets and ensure efficient transitions. Her approach emphasizes clarity, precision, and responsiveness to client needs.

Ms. Kaufman earned her Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon, where she served as Executive Editor of the Willamette Law Review. During her legal studies, she focused on estate planning and related areas of law, while also gaining practical experience through a clerkship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. She received her undergraduate degree in political science from the New College of Florida, complemented by international study at Flinders University in South Australia.

At Foley & Pearson, Ms. Kaufman assists clients in navigating complex estate and trust matters with efficiency and professionalism. Her experience includes drafting wills and trusts, guiding fiduciaries through probate and trust administration, and advising on compliance with state and federal law. She also represents clients in matters involving asset protection and long-term planning, ensuring each solution is carefully designed to meet unique goals.

In addition to her practice, Ms. Kaufman contributes to the broader legal and professional community. She is a member of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council and has presented on estate planning and administration topics for professional associations, continuing legal education providers, and nonprofit organizations. Her ability to communicate complex legal principles in an accessible way has made her a trusted resource for both colleagues and clients.

With a career grounded in estate and trust law, Melanie Iverson Kaufman is committed to delivering high-quality legal counsel that helps Alaskans plan for the future with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Foley & Pearson, P.C.
• Member, Anchorage Estate Planning Council
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• Willamette University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New College of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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