Stephen P. Astrup

Steve is an associate attorney at the firm’s Moorhead, Minnesota office where he concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, trust formation, business and farm succession planning, and guardianship and conservatorship law.

Steve enjoys educating individuals on estate planning and frequently presents seminars on estate planning and probate matters, long-term care planning, and guardianship and conservatorship law.

Previous Experience

Before joining Vogel Law Firm, Steve practiced at a boutique law firm in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to private practice, Steve served as a Certified Student Attorney in the Clay County Attorney’s Office in Moorhead, Minnesota and the Washington County Public Defender’s Office in Stillwater, Minnesota. He also served as a judicial extern to Judge Gary R. Schurrer of Washington County, Minnesota.

Education

Steve received his undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Business from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Community Involvement

Steve is an active member of the community and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Arc West Central and Arc Minnesota (Interim) and Hospice of the Red River Valley. He is a firefighter for the Dilworth Fire Department and a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Dilworth.

Outside the Office

Steve grew up on a farm and currently resides in Dilworth, Minnesota. During planting and harvesting, Steve can be found helping the family farm. In his spare time, Steve enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including running and skiing.

Admitted to Practice:

• Minnesota (2013)
• North Dakota (2014)