Overview
Claire always tells people she didn’t go to law school to be a lawyer – she went to law school to be an estate planning lawyer. Working at a boutique estate planning law firm in college persuaded her to go to law school. Claire wouldn’t want to practice law with out the interpersonal component that goes hand in hand with estate planning. She enjoys working with families and helping them plan for the future.
As a member of the firm’s Trusts, Estates & Succession Planning Service Group, she focuses on all matters relating to estate planning, succession planning, and trust administration. Specifically, Claire’s practice includes trusts, wills, marital property agreements, and powers of attorney. In addition, Claire assists on probate matters and works with the tax team on reviewing income tax returns and filing estate tax returns.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: Association for Women Lawyers; Milwaukee Estate Planning Forum; Waukesha County Estate Planning Council
Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Trusts and Estates: 2024, 2025, 2026
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Firm News
- 130 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America
130 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 130 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America.
- 93 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America
93 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 93 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America.
- Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families
Estate Planning Considerations for Blended FamiliesAlthough blended families are common, they often encounter unique complexities after the death of a loved one. Assets may be left outright to a surviving spouse, who may then change the terms of the estate plan. Careful estate planning helps prevent disputes when emotions are high, avoids unintended disinheritance, and ensures assets are distributed according to the deceased spouse’s original wishes.
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A.
Admissions
- Wisconsin