Laura J. Petrie
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Phone:  (414) 276-2850

Fax: (414) 276-0731

Ms. Petrie concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, and guardianships.

Ms. Petrie's estate planning practice focuses on Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Marital Property Agreements.  Her estate planning, probate and trust administration practice emphasizes estate tax and income tax planning, and the orderly, efficient transfer of assets, both before and after death.  Ms. Petrie's guardianship practice encompasses all phases of guardianship and protective placement proceedings, including advance planning to avoid court involvement.

Ms. Petrie also has experience in the areas of residential real estate law and non-profit organizations.

Areas of Practice
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Guardianship & Special Needs Planning
Non-Profit Organizations
Real Estate Law

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in all Wisconsin & Minnesota State Courts

Education
Juris Doctor: University of Minnesota
B.A.: Northwestern University

Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin

- Milwaukee Bar Association
Bench/Bar Probate Committee (Member, 1993 - Present, Co-Chair, 2008-2009 & 2004-2005)
- Member, Herbert J. Mueller Society of Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.
- Board Member and Executive Committee member,  Congregational Home, Inc.
- The Executive Committee, Inc. (TEC), Next Gen member

Publications

Estate Planning After the Loss of a Spouse

-  Congress Extends Charitable Gifts from IRA Funds through 2009

Trust Versus Will – Which is Right for You?