Estate Planning 101

Schedule

Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

645 Schewe Rd, Middleton, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53562 | Middleton, WI

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Dinner will be available ($15) for workshop participants. When you RSVP, please indicate whether you’d like to participate in the meal in addition to the class.
5:30-6:00pm - Dinner
6:00-7:30pm - Class
RSVP at middletonucc.org/register
About Estate Planning 101:
Join us for an informative session with Attorney Melinda Gustafson Gervasi who will help to demystify the basics of Estate Planning. We will cover the fundamentals of Wisconsin law as it relates to: the roles of powers of attorney, wills, trusts, and the explore the probate process. The heart of this class is about control—ensuring that you, rather than the court system, decide how your affairs are handled. By understanding these legal tools, you can take proactive steps to protect your assets and provide clarity for your loved ones. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to update an existing plan, you will leave with the confidence to manage your legacy on your own terms.

About Melinda:
Attorney Melinda Gustafson Gervasi, founded Gustafson Gervasi Law Office, LLC in 2005. She holds a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison; a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and a Law Degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Ms. Gustafson Gervasi has worked for federal and state agencies, and taught college level course. For over 20 years she has operated her own law office. Her current practice focuses on estate planning and probate, where she guides clients through the process of creating an estate plan as well as administering probate or trust matters. She is a member of the Legal Association for Women, the former chairperson of the Dane County Ethics Board, and author of the book Middle Class Philanthropist: how anyone can leave a legacy (released in 2013).
A Madison native, Ms. Gustafson Gervasi resides on the west side of Madison with her husband, their two high school aged children, and three cats. In her spare time Melinda enjoys exploring the globe with her husband and children, with her Nikon camera in hand and is a steward of a Little Free Library.
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645 Schewe Rd, Middleton, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53562

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