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Charity A. McCarthy is a dedicated attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, with over two decades of experience in the legal field. As a member of Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC, she specializes in estate planning, general practice, tax law, and tax planning. Throughout her career, Charity has developed a strong reputation for creating tailored estate plans that include drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, marital property agreements, and prenuptial agreements. In addition to estate planning, Charity assists clients with estate and gift tax strategies, trust administration, and probate processes, ensuring that her clients navigate these complex issues with ease. Her expertise extends to advising business owners on general corporate matters, including the formation of corporations and limited liability companies, business succession planning, and the intricacies of buying and selling businesses. Charity's commitment to excellence in her field has earned her recognition, including being named one of In Business magazine's "40 Under 40" in 2011 and being selected for the Wisconsin Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in both 2013 and 2014, an honor given to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Beyond her legal practice, Charity is actively involved in her community. She serves as a community advisor on the Attic Angel Planned & Major Gifts Committee and has previously held the position of President of the Rodney Scheel House Foundation, Ltd. Charity is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, the Madison Estate Council, the Forum of Women Estate Counselors, and the SW Dane Business Professionals group, reflecting her commitment to both her profession and the community she serves.

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