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Wills and trusts
Plan for how property, assets, and important family decisions should be handled in the future.
Why Estate Planning Matters
A will helps make sure your property is distributed according to your wishes.
A will executed in conformity with Wisconsin law helps make sure your property is distributed pursuant to your wishes. Without a will, the State of Wisconsin may determine how property is allocated.
The estate planning attorneys of Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. draft wills and estate planning documents designed around your family, assets, wishes, and individual needs.
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Probate and estate administration
Get guidance when a loved one’s estate must be administered or resolved through probate.
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Elder law and guardianship
Plan for vulnerable family members, capacity issues, guardianship, and future care decisions.
What We Handle
Estate planning documents should be clear, lawful, and personal.
Your documents should reflect your goals and the needs of your loved ones. The right estate plan can reduce uncertainty and help protect the people you care about.
Wills
Draft documents that express who should receive property and who should be excluded where legally appropriate.
Trusts
Explore whether trust planning may help manage assets, privacy, probate concerns, or family needs.
Probate law
Understand how property owned solely by a deceased person may be handled after death.
Estate administration
Get practical legal support when administering a loved one’s estate or resolving legal obligations.
Planning Risk
Do not leave your family’s future to default rules.
If a person does not have a will and owns property solely in their name, Wisconsin law may decide who receives that property. A clear estate plan helps avoid uncertainty and gives your loved ones a roadmap.
- Joint tenancy mattersProperty owned in joint tenancy may bypass a will and automatically go to the surviving joint tenant.
- Wills take effect at deathA will generally does not go into effect until death and can be changed before death while the person has capacity.
- Documents must comply with lawEstate planning documents should be drafted in conformity with Wisconsin requirements and your personal goals.
Your Estate Planning Attorney
Daniel R. Dineen
Daniel R. Dineen provides counsel in business law, real estate, and planning matters. His practical approach helps clients understand documents, transactions, planning decisions, and long-term legal concerns.
For estate planning clients, Daniel assists with thoughtful legal guidance designed around personal goals, family needs, and Wisconsin law.
WillsEstate planning documents
TrustsPlanning and asset concerns
Real EstateProperty and ownership issues
Your Estate Planning Attorney
Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel
Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel assists clients with family law, mediation, adoption, guardianship, estate planning, and elder law matters.
Her experience with family transitions, guardianship, and planning helps clients address sensitive decisions with care and legal clarity.
EstateWills and powers of attorney
ElderElder law planning
GuardianshipFamily and capacity matters
Why Draft a Will?
A will helps control who receives your property.
Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. drafts estate planning documents to help assure that your wealth is distributed to the people or organizations you choose, and not to those you wish to omit where legally permitted.
- Clarify who receives property
- Name decision-makers
- Reduce uncertainty for loved ones
- Address family-specific concerns
- Comply with Wisconsin law
Probate and Property
Not all property passes through a will.
If property is owned in joint tenancy, it may bypass your will and automatically go to the surviving joint tenant. Probate generally addresses property owned solely by the deceased.
- Joint tenancy review
- Sole ownership issues
- Probate guidance
- Estate administration support
- Beneficiary and ownership questions
Estate Planning Services
Documents and planning issues we help with.
VHD Law provides effective, cost-conscious representation for estate planning clients.
Wills
Trusts
Probate law
Estate administration
Elder law
Guardianship proceedings
Joint tenancy questions
Property distribution planning
Our Process
Clear steps for creating an estate plan.
Estate planning should be practical, understandable, and customized to your family and goals.
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Free consultation
Tell us about your family, assets, goals, concerns, and questions.
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Planning review
We identify what documents and strategies may fit your situation.
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Draft documents
We prepare estate planning documents in conformity with Wisconsin law and your needs.
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Finalize and update
We help you understand your plan and update it when life changes.
WillsProperty distribution planning
TrustsAsset and family needs
ProbateEstate administration support
ElderGuardianship and elder law
Trusted Excellence
Recognized, rated, and trusted.
Client Testimonials
Real stories from clients who trusted VHD Law.
These are real testimonials from the Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. testimonials page, selected because they speak to trust, professionalism, responsiveness, and legal guidance during important decisions.
★★★★★
“Linda is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and sincere. Her knowledge and expertise are unmatched in the courtroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
★★★★★
“She was very friendly, professional, and listened to any and all concerns I had. Her response time was quick, and actions were dealt with swiftly.”
Find Us
Four Locations Across Wisconsin
Conveniently located to serve you, no matter where in Wisconsin you are.
Germantown
W175N11086 Stonewood Dr
Germantown, WI 53022
West Bend
246 S 5th Ave.
West Bend, WI 53095
Sister Bay
10589 S Highland Rd., Suite 9
Sister Bay, WI 54234
Sturgeon Bay
342 Louisiana Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Estate Planning FAQ
Common questions about wills and estate planning.
A will helps make sure your property is distributed according to your wishes. Without one, Wisconsin law may determine how property is allocated.
A will generally does not go into effect until death. It can usually be changed before death while the person still has capacity.
Not necessarily. Property owned in joint tenancy may bypass a will and pass automatically to the surviving joint tenant.
Attorney Daniel R. Dineen and Attorney Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel assist clients with wills and estate planning matters.
Free Estate Planning Consultation
Ready to plan for your future?
Speak with VHD Law about wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, elder law, or guardianship matters.