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W. Ryan Zenk
About W. Ryan
Biography
W. Ryan Zenk, JD, CFP ®
Chief Executive Officer
Practicing Since 1989, in the areas of:
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Charitable & Tax Planning
W. Ryan Zenk, JD, CFP® is a practicing Attorney with Elder Law Center of WI, LLC located in Wisconsin.
Mr. Zenk received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of "Your Life Your Legacy", a book on estate planning.
Ryan is a frequent speaker to professional and business groups, public and private, on the topics of estate planning, asset protection planning and successful investment strategies. His practice is based on a collaborative approach which values and requires the integration of his clients’ other professional advisors, namely CPA’s and Attorneys, to ensure the successful implementation clients’ tax, legal and financial planning.
For over the past 20 plus years, he has been helping people successfully plan for their retirement. His practice is now focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, Medicaid eligiblity, and geriatric care.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Elder Law
29%
37 years | 1,700 cases
Estate Planning
27%
37 years | 2,500 cases
Medicaid and Medicare
27%
37 years
Probate
7%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 36 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Elder Law Center of WI, LLC
125 North Executive Drive, Suite 210, Brookfield, WI, 53005
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W. Ryan Zenk's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 20 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Glenn | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Good Experience
We hired Atty. Zenk to prepare a trust for us. He clearly explained the various options and benefits for us. He was very thorough and included a number of other documents along with the trust for our elder years. Very professional and answered all our questions and concerns. Fees were clearly exp...
Posted by Bonnie | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Complex Irrevocable Trust
Ryan helped my mother and me figure out that we needed a complex trust rather than a conventional irrevocable trust in order to protect mom's assets from nursing home look back period. He was extremely professional, yet personable when explaining the basics of the documents to my mom and me.
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
Mr Zenk provided knowledgeable legal advice. Was personable and professional. I have recommended him to all my friends and family for their estate planning legal needs.
Posted by Sharon Verona | May 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
Ryan helped our family when we were in a lot of confusion. He explained everything that everyone could understand. He did everything he said he was going to do quickly with a very reasonable rate. Our family can rest now that everything is done and we're very appreciative of Ryan's help.
Posted by Mary Jo | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Lawyer
We were referred to Attorney Zenk by a friend as we were looking to have a Living Trust drawn up for our family. We were not disappointed! Not knowing what a Living Trust was exactly, we were shown in great detail and with much explanation what we were looking at. No question went unanswered and we n...
W. Ryan Zenk's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Michael Meurer
Elder law lawyer
Mark Rogers
Estate planning lawyer
Melissa Robe
Guardianship lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2004 - Present
CEO, Family Wealth Advisors LLC
1989 - Present
Attorney, Elder Law Center of WI, LLC formerly Zenk Law Office, LLC
2006 - 2016
Attorney, Veterans Benfits Inc
Associations
2006 - Present
Wisconsin Elder Law Committee
2002 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1993 - Present
AARP Legal Services NetworkLegal services provider
Sample of Legal Cases
Asset Protection Planning
Estate Plan Executed
Education
2008
Arizona State University
CFP
1989
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Wisconsin
MA - Masters
N/A
University of Wisconsin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Quarterly Members Meeting
Estate Planning
2011
Met Life Top Producers Conference
Advanced Estate Planning
2008
Northwestern Mutual Annual Conference
Asset Protection Planning
Publications
2003
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
Your Life Your Legacy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I’m a beneficiary of a trust that I believe I’m being completely underfunded. I’m disabled and don’t know how to proceed.?
24 Apr 2021
Q&A
How can we keep our house for my young adult children who live here, protecting it in case we eve have to get nursing home care?
18 Feb 2021
Q&A
Can my brother sell his portion of a quit claim deed without my approval?
16 Feb 2021