Evansville Estate Planning Lawyers

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Walter Shannon
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Walter Shannon
Evansville, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(608) 882-5944 24 East Main Street
Evansville, WI 53536
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University and University of Wisconsin - Madison
Shannon Law's commitment: We listen to you. Whether you visit us for estate planning, a family law concern, financial issues, or a business matter, our job is to listen and provide you with services, information, education, and the options that are appropriate to your personal needs. We counsel you. While we recognize that some disputes can only be resolved by a trial, we will counsel you on how to avoid the burden and expense of litigation through creative solutions, fair compromises, and mediation. We fight for you. We accept cases where the facts, the law, or both, are disputed and must be tried before a judge...
Walter Shannon
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Walter Shannon
Evansville, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(608) 882-5944 24 East Main Street
Evansville, WI 53536
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Probate
Michigan State University
Practicing since 1990 and specializing in Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate. Open, Client centered practice.
Daniel J. Krause
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Daniel J. Krause
Oregon, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience
(608) 268-5751 116 Spring St
Oregon, WI 53575
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NYU School of Law
Founder of Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center, Dan has helped thousands of families with estate planning and estate administration since 1999. A retired Army Major and JAG Officer, Dan is a board-certified Estate Planning Law Specialist. He is certified by The Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.

Dan and his former law partner, Nelson Donovan, wrote the book _Estate Planning in Wisconsin: Privacy, Protection and Taking Control_, published in 2017. It is an easy-to-understand primer for non-experts, covering the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.

Besides offering education classes for the public, Dan has lectured on...
Steven T Chesebro
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Steven T Chesebro
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
(608) 755-5050 303 East Court Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Consumer
Marquette University Law School
Steven Chesebro received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2011. In Law School, Mr. Chesebro was active in the Business Law Society as a chairperson, treasurer, and during his third year as President. Upon admission to the Wisconsin State Bar, Mr. Chesebro moved to Janesville to be near family and opened a law office dedicated to helping the residents of Rock County. In January of 2013, he joined the Consigny Law Firm, S.C. Mr. Chesebro is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association...
Michael J. Coakley
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Michael J. Coakley
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Attorney
1 E. Milwaukee St.
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Janesville, WI 53545
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Northern Illinois University College of Law
As an attorney in Turke & Steil’s estate planning practice, my aim is to help clients take pride in the legacies they will leave behind by crafting estate plans that are understandable, holistic, and efficient. All families come with their own dynamics and respectfully navigating those dynamics are what great estate plans do, in my opinion. Having grown up in Wisconsin, I am proud to be helping fellow Wisconsinites by giving them the tools to navigate those dynamics in the manner they see fit.
Alexander M Evans
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Alexander M Evans
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 237-1775 1 East Milwaukee Street
Suite 200
Janesville, WI 53545
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Charleston School of Law
As a fourth-generation attorney and now, a father of two toddlers, I understand the importance of heritage and proper planning. As an estate planning attorney, my mission is to be a guiding light for families facing complex probate challenges and to provide them with the peace of mind that comes from well drafted documents. I understand that the legal intricacies of estate planning and probate can be daunting, but my passion lies in simplifying these complexities. My goal is to ensure that future generations don’t have to bear the burden of uncertainty and confusion when it comes to their family’s...
Lane Fitzgerald
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Lane Fitzgerald
Beloit, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 318-3489 2031 Riverside Drive
Suite A
Beloit, WI 53511
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Bankruptcy
Hamline University School of Law
Crystal G. Reinoso
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Crystal G. Reinoso
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(608) 215-4225 321 E. Milwaukee St.
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Elder
Marquette University Law School
Vincent L Hein
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Vincent L Hein
Stoughton, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
(608) 448-3680 1200 Nygaard St
Suite 200
Stoughton, WI 53589
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Social Security Disability
Michael J Briggs
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Michael J Briggs
Oregon, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
(608) 835-0914 1519 Storytown Rd
Oregon, WI 53575-2521
Estate Planning
I have been practicing since 1975. My areas of concentration are: family law; residential real estate; wills, estate planning, and probate; elder law; and appellate work.
Gretchen J. Burgess
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Gretchen J. Burgess
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 436-4430 1805 S. State Road 140
Janesville, WI 53546
Estate Planning
David Feingold
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 752-8778 20 E Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning and Business
Harry Charles O'Leary
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 754-2888 15 N Main St
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Andrew Frank
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 756-5541 1404 Creston Park Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Christina Isackson
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 754-1700 2620 N Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
John Poser
McFarland, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 838-9338 5822 Lake Edge Rd
McFarland, WI 53558
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Iris Christenson
Madison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 273-8609 3000 Cahill Main
Madison, WI 53711
Estate Planning
Michael Trudgeon
Beloit, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 361-1146 2101 Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Estate Planning
Jason M. Fritz
Janesville, WI Estate Planning Lawyer
(608) 754-1700 2620 N Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
Estate Planning, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Phil Cardis
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Phil Cardis
(608) 898-4441 811 E. Washington Ave., Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMadison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
University of Minnesota Law School
PHIL CARDIS - FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER CARDIS LAW GROUP With offices in Mesa, Arizona, Madison, Wisconsin and Bloomington, Minnesota Quality, Trusted, Experienced Counsel in Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business matters. Cardis Law Group can provide our clients with exceptional, pragmatic counsel. Cardis Law Group is a dedicated and highly skilled law firm with deep experience in legal advisement and representation. We are exceptional, powerful negotiators and diligent advocates, and we will be your proactive partner to help you navigate through your legal...
Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
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Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Madison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(608) 829-2525 Estate Planning Center of Wisconsin
8446 Excelsior Drive, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53717
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Marquette University Law School
Attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy is a shareholder and co-founder of Horn & Johnsen SC. Dera and focuses her legal practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and guardianship. Prior to completing law school, Dera gained 14 years of legal experience as a paralegal in Texas and Wisconsin. Dera’s extensive experience provided a strong and practical client-centered foundation for her legal practice. She strives to meet the needs of her clients in a personal and efficient manner. In furtherance of her passion for helping families plan, Dera is an active participant in the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes program and...
Nelson Donovan
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Nelson Donovan
Madison, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
(608) 447-0006 440 Science Dr
Suite 101
Madison, WI 53711
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University of Wisconsin Law School
Nelson W. Donovan has spent a lifetime talking to audiences. First as a military aviation instructor and more recently, about the importance of estate planning, tailoring plans for his clients, and writing on this subject. Nelson is also a JAG attorney for the US Army Reserves.

Nelson’s experience as a wartime aviator, military instructor pilot, and airline captain, offers our clients steady precision. He acquired his fiscal savvy from his time as a licensed financial advisor, and an ethical outlook working for the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Office of Lawyer Regulation.

A UW Law School graduate, Nelson integrates his extensive professional experience...
Patrick J. Taggart II
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Patrick J. Taggart II
Sauk City, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(608) 643-3391 1730 Community Drive
Sauk City, WI 53583
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
Patrick is a general practice lawyer, whose areas of expertise include: Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, Collections, Banking Law and Title Insurance. Patrick Taggart II grew up in Sauk City, Wisconsin. After graduating from Marquette University Law School, he returned to the Sauk City and Prairie du Sac area and joined LaRowe Gerlach & Roy, LLP as an Associate Attorney. In 2001, Patrick became a Partner of the law firm. The firm was subsequently re-named LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP in March of 2013. In 2017, he was appointed as a Court Commissioner for...
William A. Swendson
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William A. Swendson
Oconomowoc, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(262) 567-8454 1300 Summit Avenue, Suite 202
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
University of Wisconsin Law School
I genuinely believe that the value of life comes from service to others. I have dedicated more hours to this philosophy than our business manager would care to imagine. I have been rewarded kindly in the friends that I have made, the lessons that I have learned and the impact that I have made on the community. I never stop hunting for the next project. My service to the community has been very broad in scope. I have served as a member of the Oconomowoc school board, the Oconomowoc Hospital Foundation, and as a trustee of St. Jerome’s Catholic...
Cedric Kostelyna
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Cedric Kostelyna
Madison, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 821-8200 433 West Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Wisconsin Law School
Cedric brings a background in education to his legal practice. His teaching experience allows him to understand the unique needs of diverse families and individuals. His previous role at a nationwide family law firm provided him with the skills to guide families towards collaborative solutions, and when necessary, to litigate aggressively. In every case, Cedric advocates for putting the child’s rights and well-being as the paramount consideration.
Daniel B Purtell
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Daniel B Purtell
Madison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(608) 833-4001 7633 Ganser Way
Suite 100
Madison, WI 53719
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Elder
University of Wisconsin Law School
He is the co-author of Your Life, Your Legacy (2003) and has written numerous published articles on various estate planning topics. Attorney Purtell is an active member of WealthCounsel, the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys (past-President), the Madison Estate Council, the State Bar of Wisconsin (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section), and the Dane County Bar Association. He is also committed to his community through involvement in the Optimist Club of Cross Plains (past-President), being an active parish member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, and through his appointment to the Chair of the Personnel Committee for the Village...
Cathleen A. Dettmann
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Cathleen A. Dettmann
Middleton, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(608) 836-6400 1424 North High Point Road
Middleton, WI 53562
Estate Planning and Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
I focus my practice on complex business litigation and transactional work including partnership disputes, franchise and fair dealership issues, theft of trade secret issues, copyright disputes and breach of fiduciary duty cases, among others. My practice also includes a substantial amount of contract drafting, business start-up work, and business succession and estate planning.
Emily A Fey
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Emily A Fey
Oconomowoc, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(262) 567-8454 175 E Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
Raised in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, I graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1997. In search of a small liberal arts education, and intent upon getting away from home and becoming independent, I attended Kalamazoo College in Michigan. I graduated in 2001 with a major in political science. In 2004, I graduated from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. After passing the Wisconsin bar exam, I joined Swendson/Menting Law Ltd., in Oconomowoc. I started out practicing in the family law area. I was a court appointed Guardian ad Litem and did divorce work, and quickly realized that this was not my...
Brian Schuk
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Brian Schuk
Lake Geneva, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
(262) 214-1174 415 Broad Street
Suite 102
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
Brian A. Schuk focuses his practice mainly on landlord-tenant law, representing both landlords and tenants. After being a partner of Wassel, Harvey & Schuk, LLP for 12 years, Mr. Schuk opened his own law firm, Schuk Law, LLC, in June of 2017. He continues to offer experienced and effective representation to businesses and individuals by assisting with negotiating and drafting leases, evictions, and damages/security deposit disputes. Attorney Schuk is also familiar with HUD and Rural Development rules and regulations. In his numerous years of experience, he has earned himself a highly respected reputation in the State for his vast knowledge...
Patricia McKinney-Lins
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Patricia McKinney-Lins
Madison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(608) 661-4500 401 Charmany Drive
Ste. 310
Madison, WI 53719
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin Law School
Patricia McKinney-Lins focuses on family and business estate planning and probate. She is part of the Neider & Boucher, S.C. law firm, located on Madison's west side, with an office in Spring Green, Wisconsin. She is dedicated to serving families as well as small business owners, including family farm business owners. Patricia started her practice in 1986, practiced estate planning, real estate and probate for several years, took time off with her children and has been back to full-time practice since 2011. Patricia enjoys helping her clients organize their affairs to simplify the process of protecting themselves...
Chantelle M Ringe
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Chantelle M Ringe
Madison, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(608) 244-1354 5250 East Terrace Dr Suite 130
Madison, WI 53718
Estate Planning, Elder, Real Estate and Social Security Disability
DePaul College of Law
Chantelle M. Ringe’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, planning for individuals with special needs, adult guardianships, small business matters and real estate transactions. Chantelle works with elders and families of elders who are in need of long-term care, individuals who have special needs, and individuals looking to establish an estate plan that is tailored to their unique concerns and goals. Chantelle also advises individuals in the administration of trusts and probate estates, and frequently assists individuals with business organization, business succession plans and real estate-related matters.
Nancy Winter
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Nancy Winter
Madison, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(608) 405-6552 433 W Washington Ave Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Wisconsin Law School
Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning.

Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust. Together, Nancy and her father, Jay W. Winter, served the legal needs of Oregon and Madison-area families from one generation to the next. In 2013, Winter Law Office merged with The Law Center for Children & Families, forming The Law Center, S.C. As a result of the merger, the firm is able to serve more of...
Matthew Underwood
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Matthew Underwood
(608) 571-4464 6041 Monona Drive, Suite 101
Monona, WI 53716
Free ConsultationMonona, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney Matthew Underwood is an estate planning and business attorney at Underwood Legal, LLC. Matt helps families, individuals, and businesses take hold of their future with customized planning and advice. Matt’s goal is to empower you to understand your planning decisions so you can take ownership of your plan and proceed in life with feelings of comfort and accomplishment.

Matt earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
David J Jones
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David J Jones
Fort Atkinson, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(920) 691-6151 W8002 U.S. Highway 12
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Estate Planning, Administrative, Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
I grew up in and around Fort Atkinson. I went to college and law school in Oklahma and Virginia respectively. I lived in China for a month, and I lived in and around Israel for two weeks. I had the honor and privilege of studying under Former U.S. Attorney-General John Ashcroft; Sitting Virginia Supreme Court Justice D. Arthur Kelsey; Professors Brad Jacob and James Duane, who had U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer as law professors; Ben Madison, who writes law school Civil Procedure text books for Carolina Academic Press, a national law school textbook publisher;...
Juscha EM Robinson
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Juscha EM Robinson
Madison, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
(608) 251-0101 122 W. Washington Ave
Ste 900
Madison, WI 53703
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Robert E. Nennig Jr.
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Robert E. Nennig Jr.
Madison, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
(608) 661-4333 6418 Normandy Ln
Suite 225
Madison, WI 53719
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Bob Nennig graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a major in Accounting. After working for a time at a large public accounting firm in Milwaukee, and passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, Bob moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend law school.

Bob graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1997. During law school, he was a law clerk for Commonwealth Edison and was also a law clerk in the Civil Litigation Division for the Wisconsin Department of Justice in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon...
Peter C Osman
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Peter C Osman
Middleton, WI Estate Planning Attorney
(608) 828-4880 9701 Brader Way
Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562
Estate Planning and Elder
University of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney Peter C. Osman, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, is a dedicated estate planning attorney licensed in Wisconsin. With a solid academic background, including undergraduate studies at both the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he earned his BA with honors, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. Specializing in estate planning and elder planning, Peter has received extensive training in Medicaid asset protection planning, a crucial aspect of his elder planning practice. He is committed to educating both clients and professional advisors through regular...
Patrick DeMoon
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Patrick DeMoon
Lake Geneva, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
500 Commercial Court, Suite 300
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
DePaul University
Attorney Patrick S. DeMoon III is an Eagle Scout who began his legal career in 1997 when he accepted an appointment as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General. For the next five years, Attorney DeMoon represented the state and its elected officials as the lead attorney on a number of high profile cases, several of which were featured on television and the front pages of Chicago area newspapers. He then served for two years as the Senior Regulatory Attorney for the Chicago Stock Exchange, helping to protect the integrity of the national securities markets. In 2004 Attorney DeMoon...
Tim Greenwood
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Tim Greenwood
(608) 643-3391 1730 Community Drive
P.O. Box 10
Sauk City, WI 53583
Sauk City, WI Estate Planning Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
Marquette University Law School
Tim Greenwood grew up in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, before moving to Oshkosh for undergraduate, and then Milwaukee to attend Marquette University Law School. After graduating Tim worked as a Family Law Contract Attorney for a private firm in the Milwaukee area before joining LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP in 2019 until 2021. Then in 2021, the office split and Tim remained with the Sauk City Office, which became Taggart Law LLC, until February 2022. Areas of Practice: He is a general practice attorney, specializing in Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Placement, and Support, and Estate Planning.
Marsha Tesar
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Marsha Tesar
DE FOREST, WI Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
(608) 846-2200 200 S. Main Street
DE FOREST, WI 53532
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
University of Wisconsin Law School
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