Nancy L. Winter - Madison, WI
Attorney at The Law Center, S.C.
Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers in Madison, WI
433 W. Washington Avenue Suite 300 Madison, WI 53703
Madison Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning and Probate 30%
- Estate and Trust Litigation 20%
- Real Estate (Business and Consumer) 20%
- Business/Corporate 20%
- Tax (Business and Consumer) 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning.
Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust. Together, Nancy and her father, Jay W. Winter, served the legal needs of Oregon and Madison-area families from one generation to the next. In 2013, Winter Law Office merged with The Law Center for Children & Families, forming The Law Center, S.C. As a result of the merger, the firm is able to serve more of its clients’ diverse legal needs, while continuing a tradition of long-term, personal client relationships.
PRACTICE AREAS
Business Law
Life and Estate Planning
Probate
Property and Real Estate
Tax Planning and Preparation
Marital Property and Cohabitation Agreements
LGBTQ Family Formation and Protection (contracts and estate planning)
EDUCATION
Nancy graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business with a B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Accounting. She earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1990.
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Nancy is a member of the Board of Directors of Canopy Center, a children’s rights non-profit, and she is particularly involved with Dane County CASA. “CASA” (Court Appointed Special Advocates) enlists volunteers to advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children who are unsafe at home and end up in the child welfare system. Nancy has coached track for the Oregon Area Chapter of Wisconsin Special Olympics for over a decade. She delivers “Meals on Wheels” through her Rotary Club. Nancy received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for her contributions to the Rotary Foundation, an establishment that takes pride in their humanitarian efforts and educational objectives.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Paul Harris Fellow for contributions to the Rotary Foundation
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1990
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1990
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: With High Distinction -
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Major: Accounting
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner/Shareholder
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
- Learning Skills Program-Real Estate Transaction, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Consultations through Oregon Area Senior Center, 2005 - Present
- Coaches track through the Oregon Area Chapter of Wisconsin Special Olympics , 2009 - Present
Representative Clients
Nancy is well-versed in handling large estates and the legal complexities that go along with these estates. She has been handling some families' estates for three generations.
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Canopy Center, 2011 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Dane County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) , 2011 - Present (Member)
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Contact
433 W. Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-821-8200
Fax: 608-821-8201
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.lawcenterwisconsin.com
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