Atty. James R. Norris

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James R. Norris is an experienced and Wisconsin-licensed estate planning attorney helping clients throughout Wisconsin with their wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate planning and probate matters. 

As an estate planning lawyer, James helps clients plan for the future and protect their assets and legacy using the trust and estate laws.

As a probate lawyer, he helps his client's loved ones navigate the court process to settle their estate's in probate after their death.

James is committed to providing personalized and compassionate service to his clients. He is not an online will maker. James listens to their goals and concerns, explains their options, and creates customized solutions that meet their needs.   

He handles a variety of estate planning and probate matters, such as:

• wills and trusts
• powers of attorney and health care directives
• guardianships and conservatorships
• probate and trust administration
• estate and gift tax planning
• elder law and Medicaid planning
• special needs planning
• business succession planning

James has helped clients in:

• creating inexpensive wills and powers of attorney to help them avoid expensive guardianship and intestacy hearings
• creating trusts for clients' minor children that kick in only if his clients pass away when their children are minors
• executing powers of attorney for healthcare to help his clients guide their loved ones in making end-of-life decisions for them if they are in a coma, have incurable cancer, or suffer from debilitating dementia
• executing comprehensive powers of attorney for finances that allow client's loved ones to make all necessary financial and legal decisions for clients when they are unable to do so
• helping clients retitle and structure their assets in a way that minimizes and sometimes completely avoids probate filing fees and procedures
• helping clients use the probate court procedures to quickly, inexpensively, and effectively settle their loved ones estates

James is licensed to practice law before all state courts in Wisconsin. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Fond du Lac County Bar Association, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

James graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School.

People ask who's an “estate planning lawyer near me” often. James is proud to serve the communities of Fond du Lac, Beaver Dam, Oshkosh, Ripon, Waupun, and the surrounding areas. He offers free initial consultations and flexible appointment times. To talk with or meet James and discuss how he can help you, please call (920) 924-9878.