Gretchen J Burgess

Gretchen J Burgess

Murphy Desmond, S.C.
TrustsProbateEstate PlanningElder Law

Gretchen J Burgess is an attorney shareholder at Murphy Desmond, S.C., where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning, including the preparation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney for healthcare and finance, special and supplemental needs trusts, and marital property agreements. Ms. Burgess also handles the establishment and termination of adult guardianships, as well as the preparation of Wispact trusts and Medicaid planning. She assists clients in all aspects of the estate administration process, including formal and informal estate administration, special administration, and trust administration. Ms. Burgess earned her B.A. degree from Macalester College in Japan studies and her J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law with an international law concentration. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Dane County Bar Association, and Madison Estate Council, and is on the Board of Directors for Blackhawk Technical College Foundation. Ms. Burgess is also an admissions representative at Macalester College. She is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and licensure in Illinois is pending.

Gretchen J Burgess's Courses

  • Wisconsin Trusts Guide

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    WI Specific

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    OnDemand
  • Wisconsin Estate Planning 2026: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    WI Specific

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    OnDemand