Gifford Collins

Gifford Collins is an estate planning attorney licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois. His work helps clients plan for property, savings, businesses, investments, personal possessions, and future family needs. He guides clients through estate planning with a focus on protecting assets and building long-term security. He helps people understand available options, prepare plans, and make decisions that reflect their goals, values, family priorities, and future wishes.

Gifford earned a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He also earned a B.S. from Missouri State University. During his undergraduate studies, he studied international business in Belgium and learned French. He later studied international law at the University of Toronto and the East China School of Politics and Law in Shanghai. His education supports legal research, document preparation, client counseling, and planning strategy. He uses that background to explain estate-planning options, review clients’ goals, and prepare legal documents.

Gifford has built his practice around estate planning and legal guidance for families and business owners. His experience as a business owner gives him insight into the effort needed to build and preserve assets. He works with clients to create plans tailored to their lives rather than using a single standard approach. His process includes reviewing needs, discussing options, preparing documents, and helping clients understand each important planning decision.

Gifford Collins helps clients prepare for the expected and unexpected through organized estate planning. His work supports individuals, families, and business owners who want to protect assets and reduce uncertainty. He helps clients create plans that guide decisions during life and after death. Through clear advice, structured planning, and practical document preparation, he helps clients build a stronger path for future generations and long-term family security.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Collins Law Firm, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• President, Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys

Licensed State

• Wisconsin
• Illinois

Education

• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Missouri State University
  Bachelor of Science

Awards & Badges