Baivier & Elmer, S.C. - Oshkosh, WI

Compassionate Estate Planning and Elder Law in Oshkosh

Planning for the future of your family or managing the affairs of an aging parent requires advisors who listen with empathy and explain nuances in accessible terms. Located on Witzel Avenue in Oshkosh, Baivier and Elmer, S.C. is a mother-daughter legal practice led by attorneys Jeanne E. Baivier and Ann E. Elmer. With decades of experience in Wisconsin probate courts and elder advocacy, they provide tailored solutions for families across Oshkosh and the Fox Valley. Whether you need to hire an experienced estate planning attorney to draft a revocable trust or seek guidance from probate lawyers after the passing of a loved one, the firm makes the entire legal process organized, manageable, and supportive.

Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Advance Directives

Every family possesses unique dynamics and assets that deserve personalized legal planning. Baivier and Elmer, S.C. works closely with clients to design legal frameworks that minimize probate delays and family disputes. Key estate planning services include:

• Revocable living trusts: Structuring private trusts that hold property seamlessly, avoid probate court, and manage distributions to heirs.
• Last will and testament: Drafting comprehensive wills to appoint personal representatives, name guardians for minor children, and direct asset transfers.
• Durable financial powers of attorney: Appointing dependable agents to manage financial and property affairs in the event of incapacity.
• Healthcare powers of attorney and living wills: Outlining medical care preferences and appointing healthcare proxies to ensure client wishes are honored.

Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, and Nursing Home Planning

As life expectancy increases, the escalating costs of nursing home care can rapidly exhaust a family's lifetime savings. Jeanne Baivier and Annie Elmer assist older adults and their children with proactive Medicaid planning, Title 19 eligibility analysis, and asset protection strategies. They help clients protect family homes while preserving qualification for essential healthcare benefits. Additionally, the firm structures special needs trusts to support individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing critical government benefit programs.

Probate, Trust Administration, and Fiduciary Counsel

Losing a loved one is emotionally exhausting, and facing court administrative filings can feel overwhelming for grieving executors. Baivier and Elmer, S.C. provides compassionate guidance to personal representatives and trustees throughout Wisconsin probate administration. Their attorneys assist with opening probate petitions, preparing asset inventories, handling creditor notices, and executing distributions, resolving estates efficiently while minimizing potential disputes among beneficiaries.

Adult and Minor Guardianship Proceedings

When an elderly family member develops cognitive impairment, or an individual with developmental disabilities turns eighteen, establishing a legal guardianship becomes necessary to manage personal safety and finances. The firm represents families in petitioning Wisconsin circuit courts for permanent or temporary guardianships. Their attorneys guide guardians through required annual accounting reports, court hearings, and fiduciary responsibilities with patience and clarity.

Why Fox Valley Families Trust Baivier and Elmer, S.C.

What distinguishes Baivier and Elmer, S.C. is their warm mother-daughter dynamic and sincere dedication to knowing clients as people. Rather than cold encounters, clients experience patient legal guidance in a comfortable setting on Witzel Avenue. When you need to consult an estate planning lawyer in Oshkosh, Baivier and Elmer, S.C. delivers the seasoned knowledge, integrity, and personal care your family deserves.