Sophisticated Strategy. Personal Dedication. Proven Results
Since 2001, Hildebrand Law Firm has bridged the gap between high-stakes legal expertise and the individualized attention our clients deserve.
Whether you are safeguarding a family legacy or architecting a business expansion, our Milwaukee-based team provides the resolute advocacy required to secure your future.
Legacy & Asset Protection
Proactive strategies to secure your family wealth, navigate Medicaid complexity, and ensure your wishes are honored with dignity.
Corporate Growth & Strategy
Comprehensive counsel for every stage of the business lifecycle, from entity formation and compliance to complex mergers.
Resolute Courtroom Advocacy
Strategic representation in state and federal courts to resolve civil, real estate, and commercial conflicts effectively.
Contested Estates & Wills
Protecting your rightful inheritance against undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and complex estate disputes.
Efficient Estate Settlement
Professional guidance for executors and trustees to ensure seamless asset distribution and full legal compliance.
Advanced Appellate Review
Scholarly legal analysis and persuasive advocacy to challenge or defend trial court decisions in Wisconsin’s higher courts.
- Securing Generations
Estate Planning & Legacy Preservation
Thoughtful planning is the most significant gift you can leave your loved ones. We move beyond basic document preparation to architect customized, strategic plans that provide total peace of mind for you and absolute clarity for your heirs.
- Customized Wills and Revocable Living Trusts to bypass probate.
- Durable Powers of Attorney for comprehensive financial management.
- Health Care Directives and Living Wills to honor your medical wishes.
- Strategic asset protection designed for high-net-worth transitions.
- Protecting Your Autonomy
Elder Law & Medicaid Strategic Planning
Don’t let the high cost of long-term care jeopardize your financial security. We empower seniors and their families with the legal tools needed to navigate the complexities of aging with dignity, ensuring you receive the care you deserve without depleting your life savings.
- Medicaid eligibility restructuring and "Five-Year Look-Back" strategy.
- Comprehensive Medicaid application assistance to avoid costly delays.
- Asset protection for the "Community Spouse" to maintain financial stability.
- Crisis planning for immediate long-term care needs.
- Navigating Loss with Clarity
Compassionate Probate & Trust Administration
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time; settling their legal affairs shouldn’t add to your burden. Whether through a public will or a private trust, we provide the steady hand and legal expertise required to administer an estate efficiently and honorably.
- Filing initial petitions and navigating Wisconsin probate court procedures.
- Meticulous asset inventory, valuation, and professional accounting.
- Guidance for trustees and executors on full fiduciary compliance.
- Final distribution of assets to beneficiaries and formal estate closing.
- Powering Your Enterprise
Business Formation & Strategic Counsel
Think of us as your in-house counsel. From initial entity selection to daily operations and major transactions, we provide the proactive legal framework that minimizes your risk and accelerates your growth in the Milwaukee market.
- Strategic entity formation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp) for liability protection.
- Ironclad contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- Compliance audits and robust corporate governance strategies.
- Comprehensive support for mergers, acquisitions, and business sales.
- Resolute Advocacy
Inheritance Litigation & Estate Disputes
When a dispute threatens your family harmony or financial interests, you need a powerful advocate in court. We represent heirs, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in contested matters, fighting to ensure the true intentions of the decedent are upheld.
- Will and Trust contests based on undue influence or lack of capacity.
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims against executors or trustees.
- Determination of heirship and legal recovery of wrongfully taken assets.
- Aggressive litigation in both state and federal courtrooms.
- The Path to Justice
Advanced Appellate Review
A trial court’s decision is not always the final word. Our appellate team provides the scholarly legal analysis and persuasive advocacy required to challenge or defend trial court rulings in Wisconsin’s higher courts.
- Exhaustive case evaluation and identification of appealable legal errors.
- Deeply researched and compellingly written appellate briefs.
- Polished and powerful oral arguments before appellate panels.
- Extensive experience in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
- Secure Your Legal Standing
Strategic Protection for Life and Business
Since 2001, we have delivered large-firm results with boutique-level care to the Milwaukee community. Secure your legacy today with our expert team. Same-day consultations are available for your most urgent needs.
- Why Milwaukee Chooses Our Firm
A Rare Blend of High-Stakes Experience and Boutique Care
Since 2001, Hildebrand Law Firm has redefined the legal experience for families and businesses across Southeastern Wisconsin. We offer the sophisticated legal intelligence of a large downtown firm paired with the accessibility and empathy of a dedicated local practice.
Our mission is to empower you with the knowledge and strategy needed to make confident decisions for your future.
Established in 2001, our firm has spent decades securing the legacies and business interests of our Milwaukee neighbors.
Every client works directly with seasoned attorneys who provide tailored solutions rather than "one-size-fits-all" templates.
We don't just draft documents; our exclusive maintenance program ensures your estate plan evolves as your life and the laws change.
As a woman-owned firm, we are committed to serving our community through educational workshops and local charitable initiatives.