Amy J. Eddy

Amy J. Eddy

Amy J. Eddy

Amy J. Eddy

Amy graduated with honors from UW-Stevens Point in 1992, and after eight years of professional experience in social work and family counseling, she earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. Amy is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and received her certification from the National Elder Law Foundation, which is the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer a certification in the elder law area. Becoming certified in elder law validates a lawyer’s specialty to handle issues that affect senior citizens. Her areas of practice include estate settlements, estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid planning and elder law. Special needs planning for disabled and elderly individuals has been a focus of her practice for the past several years.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1992)
University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. 2000)

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Wisconsin
U. S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit

Professional Activities

State Bar of Wisconsin
Elder Law Section
Property and Probate Section

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member

Wisconsin Chapter  – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Advisory Committee Member

Community Activities

Portage County Elder Abuse Interdisciplinary Team
Member
Very Young Composers, Inc.
Board Member and Chair
ODC, Inc
Board of Directors
Redeemer Lutheran Church Endowment Committee

Certifications

Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation

Katherine A. Young

Katherine A. Young

Katherine A. Young

Katherine A. Young

Attorney Young was born and raised in Antigo and graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison and received the Dean’s Academic Achievement Award upon graduation. Her areas of practice are estate planning, wills, trusts, elder law, and probate.

While attending law school, Katherine was actively involved in the Elder Law & Estate Planning Society and served as president of the student organization. She also worked for the Elder Law Center where she extensively researched issues concerning guardianships, advance directives and benefits. Katherine also did volunteer work with Wisconsin Judicare, a non-profit law firm serving low-income Wisconsin residents. She gained experience in client counseling and representation through her work with the Family Law Clinic where she worked with practicing attorneys to solve client problems.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010)
University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. 2013)

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Wisconsin

Community Activities

Boys and Girls Club of Portage County
Board of Directors
Women’s Fund of Portage County
Past Board Member
Past Chair of Allocations Committee
Stevens Point Area YMCA Foundation
Board Member
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
President