Stevens Point trusts and estates firm founded in 2014, with a second office in Wisconsin Rapids. Settles probate estates and trusts through final accountings, tax filings, and distributions, and litigates will and trust interpretation, breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, and disputes over who serves as fiduciary. Publishes its fee ranges: most settlements fall between $5,000 and $15,000.
Stevens Point is in Portage County.
Probate in Portage County
Probate Court Record
Portage County Circuit Court
Portage County · 9th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Office
2nd Floor, 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3598
Website
Files probate
Register in Probate
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
How to file probate in Portage County →
Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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