ABOUT NANCY L. SHUE

Nancy L. Shue is an attorney with over two decades of experience guiding clients through various legal matters that involve estate planning and administration, and guardianship. She particularly enjoys working with the parents and grandparents of children with special needs.

EDUCATION

Nancy received her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1993, where she was a member of the Wisconsin Law Review. Prior to becoming a Badger, Nancy was a Pointer, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Communications, and French from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

LEGAL CAREER

Nancy has worked for large corporations, medium-sized law firms, and smaller firms prior to starting her own firm.  Her practice focuses on guardianship, estate planning, and probate. She works closely with her clients to understand their needs, answer their questions, carefully prepare documents, and offer advice based on her experience.

Nancy’s areas of practice are as follows:

  • Guardianship
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Wills and Trusts
  • Probate and trust administration

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Nancy is involved in the legal community and has held various leadership roles throughout her career. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and also participates in other professional organizations, including the following:

  • Association for Women Lawyers
    • Director of Membership (2008-11, 2012-13)
    • Secretary (2011-12)
  • Association for Women Lawyers Foundation –  Board of Directors (2019 – present)
  • Waukesha County Bar Association
    • Probate and Estate Planning Section Board (2023 – present)
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
    • Co-Chair, Probate Bench-Bar Committee (2019 – present)

PERSONAL LIFE

When not at her office, Nancy enjoys ballroom dancing, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking.