Sean L Rankin

Sean L Rankin

also known as Sean Rankin

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Summit, NJ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business ... +2 more

783 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

18 years

35%
Business 15%

18 years

15%
Real Estate 5%

18 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner, P.C.

783 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ, 079010000

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Sean L Rankin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Mark | November 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, personable and highly recommended!

I looked for a lawyer to handle my will, trust and estate planning. I found Sean and took a shot. I'll just say that my experience has led me to speak publicly about him, something I rarely do unless I'm very impressed. Sean is impressive. He is responsive, easy to talk to, and explains everythi...ng very clearly. He made what I felt was a complicated process seem simple. I've dealt with a few lawyers over the course of time but none possessed all of the positive attributes I would place on Sean. If you're looking for a lawyer, look no further! You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Gregg | November 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience working with Sean Rankin

My wife and I worked with Sean preparing new Wills, Life Insurance Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies. We found Sean to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. He took his time explaining all of the various provisions in the documents and answered all of our questions. While we ...hope we don't need the documents for many years, we take comfort knowing that we are well protected and can count on Sean for future guidance. We highly recommend Sean Rankin and Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner PC.

Posted by Michael | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First ever experience with an attorney in the US: great

As expats, we needed to take care of our wills/estate in case something happened to us while in the US. Sean took his time explaining all the details, pro & cons in a way that we could understand and make an informed decision wrt. our estate and kids. We would definitely use him again in the future.

Posted by Stan G. | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sean Rankin - will preparation

Sean was very professional and easy to work with. He met the deadlines as promised and answered all of our questions. He is obviously very well experienced with Wills.

Posted by Mark | May 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Another Excellent Experience

I have worked with Sean a number of times on both Estate and Business matters and every experience is only better than the last. I highly recommend Sean and his firm for Estate matters. They handled my parent's affairs a number of years ago and are now handling mine. You will not find a better attorn...ey to work with!

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Sean L Rankin's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Sean
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John Miesowitz

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sean is a rising star in the estate planning community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Aufseeser

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known this lawyer for several years and I endorse him for estate and trust work."

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Maria Blancato

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

New Jersey's Best Lawyers For Families, NJ Family Magazine

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Ventura, MIesowitz, Keough & Warner, PC

2007 - 2014

Associate, Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner, PC

2006 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices of Alan L. Glazner

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate Planning involving Special Needs Children

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Education

2010

University of Alabama School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2006

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

82nd Semi-Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum

Keynote Presentation: Ethics One: The Scope of Representation in Estate Planning

2018

Estate Administration after Repeal of the NJ Estate Tax

Administration of the Estate of a Closely Held Business Owner

2017

78th Semi-Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum

Who is Responsible for Death Taxes on Non-Probate Assets

2015

74th Semi-Annual Tax & Estate Planning Forum

Elections Under I.R.C. Section 6166

2015

73rd Semi-Annual Tax & Estate Planning Forum

Estate Planning in the Shadow of Divorce

2014

New Attorneys Day

Basic Estate Administration

2012

Somerset County Marathon CLE

Cancelling LLCs: Counseling Small Business Clients Before and After Insolvency

Publications

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey) They May Not Have to Sell the Farm After You Buy the Farm

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey) Estate Planning in the Shadow of Divorce

2012

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey) Cancelling Limited Liability Companies: Counseling Small Business Clients Before and After Insolvency

Languages

English

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