The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impact on Estate Planning 2026

Evan Y. Lin is the founding attorney and managing member of Lin Law LLC, where he practices estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, real estate, and corporate/business law. He is certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Attorney Lin has been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list for 11 consecutive years in estate planning and probate, and to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list five times. He has received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent peer review rating, the organization’s highest peer review distinction, as well as its Platinum Client Champion Award for client satisfaction. He holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Avvo.com and was recognized in "The Powerlist: Business Defense" by the Wisconsin Law Journal.

Attorney Lin earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Loyola University of Chicago and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While in law school, he received awards for highest achievement in Federal Estate/Gift Taxation and Corporate Taxation.

Attorney Lin is a frequent speaker for attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and community organizations on estate planning, probate, and related topics. He is admitted to practice in all Wisconsin state courts, the Western District of Wisconsin Federal Court, and the United States Tax Court. His professional affiliations and leadership roles include past service as president of the Estate Planning Council of Northeast Wisconsin, the Green Bay Estate Planning Forum, and the Brown County Bar Association. He also serves on the board of the Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

As a Green Bay native, Attorney Lin is active in his community and volunteers with numerous charitable and civic organizations, including the American Heart Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin, the Learning Through Golf Foundation, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and the Notre Dame Academy Foundation. He has also participated in the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes pro bono program.

In his spare time, Attorney Lin enjoys cheering for the Packers and Badgers, golfing, running, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.