Cherish Buss, Estate Planning Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin

Cherish concentrates on estate planning, probate, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cherish handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Probate

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• Tax

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Cherish's primary office is at 7633 Ganser Way Ste 100, Madison, WI, 53719-2092. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cherish usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Cherish discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Cherish for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cherish walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Cherish offer a free consultation?

  Cherish charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cherish's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Cherish's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in Wisconsin typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cherish gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Cherish take my case if I'm outside Madison?

  Cherish is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cherish will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Cherish?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cherish will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Cherish accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Cherish's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.