Name: Thomas B Burton
Address: 310 Pinnacle Way, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 250-300 per hour
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Eau Claire, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate ... +4 more

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

Business 20%

I provide counsel on a wide variety of business law practice areas, including questions related to forming a new business, choice of entity, liability protection, real estate transactions and general business and corporate matters.

14 years | 10 cases

20%

Estate Planning 20%

Experience working with complex estates and estate plans. I can help you with a broad variety of estate planning issues ranging from a simple will to complex estate planning devices. I also offer tax planning and consulting on estate and gift tax issues.

14 years | 12 cases

20%

Real Estate 20%

I represent Buyers and Sellers in real estate transactions. I have experience drafting Quit Claim Deeds, Warranty Deeds, Trustee Deeds, and Transfer on Death Deeds, for clients to transfer property to business entities, trusts, and other individuals.

13 years

20%

Medicaid and Medicare 10%

I help people evaluate their assets and options when they are contemplating receiving long term care coverage under the Medicaid program. I also help people plan in advance to protect certain assets as part of their estate plan.

11 years | 5 cases

10%

Power of Attorney 10%

I help clients prepare power of attorney documents as part of their comprehensive estate planning packages. I draft and prepare durable financial power of attorney documents and healthcare power of attorney documents.

14 years | 12 cases

10%

Trusts 10%

I help clients form revocable living trusts to avoid the time and expense of probate after their death and to provide for the orderly distribution of their assets to their chosen beneficiaries. I also have experience forming special needs trusts (such as a WisPACT Trust) for disabled beneficiaries.

14 years | 10 cases

10%

Wills and Living Wills 10%

I help clients draft wills that lay out what they want to happen to their assets after they die. I also help client draft living wills that reflect their wishes regarding their healthcare while they are alive.

14 years | 12 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2012

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Location

Burton Law LLC

310 Pinnacle Way, Suite #301, Eau Claire, WI, 54701

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Thomas B Burton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 4 stars

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2019

Not quite the right fit for our needs at this time

Although Atty. Burton could not help my mother and I at this time, he always stayed on top of email messages and spent his valuable time answering the public's questions; which is greatly appreciated.

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Thomas B Burton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Toland

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tom for nearly a decade and I have always been impressed with his work ethic. He is personable and an excellent communicator. I appreciate his innovative use of social media and other avenues that offer clear and useful explanations of in-depth estate planning issues. I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Burton is a knowledgeable and articulate legal practitioner with a keen interest (and ability) to stay on the cutting edge of estate planning to best represent his clients. We first met at the Wisconsin State Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference, and I have since had the pleasure of sharing planning ideas and insights to continue to provide top-notch legal services to our respective clients."

Paloma Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Burton is personable, knowledgeable, and intelligent. His practice revolves around smart, on-point legal advice for even the most complex estate planning matters. I endorse Attorney Burton as a strong legal resource and capable counselor."

Stephanie Christel

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Friend

"Attorney Burton is hard-working, professional, and passionate about the law. I endorse this attorney."

Jay Heit

General practice lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tom worked for us a summer intern. He did good work."

Enku Lin

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Tom since law school. He is extremely insightful and sharp. More importantly, he genuinely cares about his clients. You can't go wrong with this attorney!"

Kelly Fiege

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Friend

"Tom is a great attorney. He is approachable, friendly, and cares about the needs of his clients. Tom's creative legal strategies and his thoroughness in practice sets him apart from other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."

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