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 helps clients navigate complex estate and trust issues with practical, results‑driven guidance. Her work includes drafting customized wills and trusts, advising fiduciaries through every stage of probate and trust administration, and ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations. She also represents clients in asset protection and long‑term estate planning, creating tailored strategies aligned with each client’s unique financial goals and family needs.

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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