Congdon, Walden, Schuster & Vaklyes, S.C.

DIRECT E-MAIL: jleifheit@cwwlaw.net

PHONE: 262-650-0649

PRACTICE AREAS

Estate Planning for Individuals, Families, and the Elderly
Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances
Guardianships
Probate and Administration of Assets following a Death
Medical Assistance (Title 19) Planning
Residential Real Estate
Estate/Guardianship/Power of Attorney Disputes

EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL INTERESTS

Joanne Leifheit practices primarily in the area of estate planning in Waukesha County. Joanne’s expertise in estate planning is broad and encompasses assisting individuals, families, and the elderly with planning and managing personal needs such as: health care directives, the drafting of wills and trusts, powers of attorney for finances, and explanations of Title 19 requirements and applications. Joanne also assists families in need when court guardianships are necessary. Joanne has represented the Waukesha County Office of Corporation Counsel in the area of guardianships since 2003.

Joanne’s clients appreciate her manner of conversing about legal matters in plain English and her genuine desire to help with sound legal advice and representation. Joanne operates in the style of an advisor and teacher in the area of estate planning. She provides her clients with one-on-one advice and close personal attention, which is often the reason she receives referrals from past and current clients. Joanne also conducts speaking engagements to various community organizations and is pleased to do so upon request.

Joanne also practices in the area of residential real estate, assisting buyers and sellers most often with “for sale by owner” transactions. Her additional practice areas include probate, elder law, and litigation involving disputes relating to estates, guardianships, and the use of powers of attorney. She is also willing to handle inquiries over the telephone when appropriate or schedule an in-office meeting. She invites you to contact her via telephone or e-mail with any questions.

BACKGROUND

John Marshall Law School, Chicago,1995
Member of Wisconsin State Bar Association
Member of Waukesha County Bar Association
Member at Large, Waukesha County Bar Association, Estates and Probate Section
Member of Milwaukee County Bar Association
Member of Association of Women Lawyers
Board Member of Waukesha County Commission on Aging
Board Member of Girl Scouts Great Blue Heron Council
Past Board member, Waukesha County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Former Adjunct Faculty Member, Marquette University Undergraduate (Pre-Law)
Former Adjunct Faculty Member, MBTI Paralegal Studies Program
Licensed in Wisconsin (1996) and Illinois (1995)