Dunham Law, LLC - Oshkosh, WI

Personal Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate Lawyers in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Planning for the future or settling the affairs of a deceased loved one requires compassionate legal guidance tailored to your specific circumstances. Dunham Law, LLC, located at 1930 Algoma Blvd Suite A in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, provides dedicated estate planning, probate, trust administration, and real estate legal representation for individuals and families across Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet counties. Founded by attorney Emily Z. Dunham, who graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 2008 and was previously a partner at a prominent regional firm, the practice is founded on providing personal, practical answers rather than scripted documents. Together with certified paralegal Marcia Vandehey, attorney Dunham also maintains and services the legal records of retired Oshkosh attorney Christopher Kindt, offering generational continuity to local families.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, and Revocable Trusts

Every family dynamic is unique, and effective estate planning requires listening carefully to your concerns and goals. Dunham Law, LLC prepares customized estate planning instruments designed to preserve family assets, protect young children, and avoid expensive court proceedings:

• Last will and testament drafting: Naming reliable guardians for minor children, appointing personal representatives, and establishing clear distribution directions for personal belongings.
• Revocable living trusts: Shielding family assets from public probate proceedings, providing continuous financial management during incapacity, and facilitating private transfers to heirs.
• Financial powers of attorney: Authorizing a trusted agent to pay mortgages, manage bank accounts, and oversee tax matters if unexpected disability or illness occurs.
• Healthcare powers of attorney: Designating a surrogate to make critical medical choices and ensuring your advance living will preferences are strictly honored.

Compassionate Probate and Trust Administration Services

Navigating financial and legal tasks following the loss of a loved one can be emotionally exhausting. Dunham Law, LLC assists personal representatives and trustees with all aspects of post-death transfers under Wisconsin law. If formal probate is necessary, the firm guides executors through court filings, asset inventories, creditor notifications, tax considerations, and final accountings. When a revocable living trust is utilized, attorney Dunham counsels trustees on taking control of trust accounts, securing tax identification numbers, and distributing trust assets efficiently without court intervention.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Legal Counsel

Purchasing or selling real estate involves substantial financial investments where unexpected title encumbrances or contractual ambiguities can create severe complications. Dunham Law, LLC assists buyers, sellers, and property investors with residential home closings, commercial property transactions, purchase agreement reviews, attorney modification clauses, title clearance, and deed recordings.

Client-Centered Representation in the Fox Valley

At Dunham Law, LLC, clients receive straightforward communication in plain language rather than confusing legal jargon. Whether you need to consult an estate planning attorney to draft a living trust, hire a real estate lawyer for an upcoming residential purchase, or manage a probate estate, Dunham Law, LLC provides the attentive, knowledgeable counsel necessary to protect what matters most.