About Us
Client-centered law firm
Our Values
Winburn, Case, Schrader & Shram is a client-centered law firm focused on Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation. Our personalized approach to legal services empowers you to thoughtfully plan for those who depend on you during the difficult time of your incapacity or death.
Trusted Advocates
Get to Know Us
Learn more about the experienced advocates at WCSS Law who are committed to guiding you through life’s legal challenges with clarity and care.
Our step-by-step law process
Our Process
1. Client Questionnaire
Complete and return the confidential questionnaire and any existing planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney) at least three business days before our initial consultation. This helps us make the most of our time together.
2. Initial Consultation & Design Meeting
Set aside two hours for this meeting. In this meeting, we'll get to know you and your family, discuss your concerns, and understand your planning objectives. We'll then present our recommended solutions and provide a firm price and a formal engagement letter once we agree on a plan.
3. Drafting Phase
We'll prepare drafts of your documents for review, typically within 4-6 weeks. During this time, you'll gather information about your assets to ensure your trust is properly funded.
4. Funding Your Trust
We're committed to making sure your estate plan works as intended. We'll oversee the asset transfer process, whether you handle it yourself or we do it for you. Please provide documentation for each asset at least two weeks before executing your estate planning documents.
5. Client Review, Plan Execution & Asset Transfers
We'll schedule a Review Meeting to go over and execute the documents and asset transfers. Please budget two hours for this meeting.
6. Periodic Plan Review
Your plan should evolve with your life. We encourage you to review it when significant life events occur or at least every three years to keep it relevant.
Your Team of Professionals
At WCSS, we believe in a holistic approach to estate planning that involves close collaboration with your personal team of financial professionals. Working together as a cohesive team ensures that every aspect of your financial and personal goals is addressed, providing you with a comprehensive and tailored estate plan. This integrated approach enhances the effectiveness of your estate plan and offers peace of mind, knowing that all your advisors are aligned and working in your best interest. We proudly work alongside the following:
Your Insurance Agent
Your Financial Advisor
Your Accountant
Other Trusted Advisors and Fiduciaries
Our Industry Partnerships
WeathCounsel
ElderCounsel
Arkansas Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of Arkansas
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Our Experience
Local Trusted Advisors
Since 2011, Winburn, Case, Schrader & Shram, PLLC has counseled Arkansans on how to protect their families, businesses, and legacies. Each attorney at WCSS spends considerable time each year attending educational courses designed to keep our attorneys abreast of the current state of the law and the most advanced planning techniques available. Our attorneys teach courses to professional and non-professional audiences. Additionally, we are members of a 4,000-person estate and business planning law firm by virtue of our membership in WealthCounsel, a national organization of estate planning attorneys who freely share their knowledge and experience.
Contact WCSS to learn more about how we can help you create your plan.
