I am the managing partner of a small firm specializing in estates, trusts, and probate.I can help you rest easy knowing that your affairs have been taken care of.I can help you sort through the all the paperwork and help you keep the peace in your family.
My practice focuses on estate planning and probate, helping clients navigate through will and trust planning, probate court, powers of attorney, and everything in between. As much as possible, I help my clients and their families avoid conflicts through comprehensive estate planning, probate-avoidance techniques, powers of attorney, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. I believe that preventative measures are always better than trying to fix a problem after it happens. That's not always possible, though. For situations where a conflict cannot be avoided, my approach is to limit emotionally draining and expensive legal battles to the extent possible while still fighting for you to make sure your interests are protected.
Before opening my own practice, I worked at several other firms, including a small family-owned office, a medium-sized multi-attorney general practice firm, and high-end firm on the top floor of an office building in downtown Milwaukee. I learned a lot from each of these experiences and was motivated by the successes of those I worked with to venture out and design a business that matched my own vision.
I received my law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2010. I focused my legal education on estate planning, dispute resolution, mediation, and restorative justice. While at Marquette, I founded and served as the President of the Restorative Justice Society. I also served on the boards of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Society and the Client Skills Board. I was inducted into the Pro Bono Society with high honors for outstanding volunteer involvement with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program. I also mediated small claims disputes at the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
I received my undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 2005 with a triple major in English Composition, Philosophy, and Comparative Theology. I live in Wauwatosa with my wife and three children.
Practice areas
I will give you the information you need to decide on the best plan for you. Includes trusts, wills, powers of attorney and probate avoidance. I also help coordinate your assets to make sure that your plan will function correctly.
12 years
As a subset of estate planning, I will help you make sure that you are protected during your lifetime so that others can step up and help you if you need it.
12 years
I help with the administration of any type of estate, whether it is through the probate courts, outside of them, or both. I will give you information about your rights and responsibilities as the administrator of the estate or as a beneficiary.
10 years
As a subset of estate planning, we can work together to customize your revocable trust to ease the administrative burden of handling your estate and to make sure that your assets are dealt with properly.
12 years
As a subset of estate planning, I will help you coordinate your documents so that you leave a clear message to your loved ones about the decisions that should be made for you and your estate.
12 years
Languages spoken
English
Block Legal Services, LLC
2505 North 124th Street
Suite 106
Brookfield, WI, 53005
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2010 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 186 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono High Honors | Marquette University Law School | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | Stippich, Selin and Cain, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Owner | Block Legal Services, LLC | 2015 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Becker, Hickey & Poster, S.C. | 2015 - 2015 |
Associate Attorney | The Law Offices of Mark S. Knutson, S.C. | 2012 - 2015 |
Attorney | Hudson Legal | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate Attorney | Storm, Balgeman, Miller & Klippel, S.C. | 2010 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin | Member | 2015 - Present |
Waukesha County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
Milwaukee Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Divorce Cooperation Institute | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Marquette University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Marquette University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trusts from A to Z | What Are Trusts; Testamentary and Revocable Trusts; Legal Ethics | 2018 |
Legal Ethics in Estate Planning | Legal Ethics in Estate Planning | 2017 |
Trusts from A to Z (Pewaukee, WI) | Legal Ethics | 2016 |
Trusts from A to Z (Pewaukee, WI) | Simple Testamentary Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts | 2016 |
Trusts from A to Z (Pewaukee, WI) | Main Trust Principles | 2016 |
Trusts from A to Z (Middleton, WI) | Legal Ethics | 2016 |
Trusts from A to Z (Middleton, WI) | Simple Testamentary Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts | 2016 |
Trusts From A to Z (Middleton, WI) | Main Trust Principles | 2016 |
Probate for Paralegals | Understanding the Laws of Intestate Succession | 2016 |
Probate for Paralegals | How to Prepare and File the Inventory | 2016 |
Probate for Paralegals | Ethical Perils in the Probate Practice | 2016 |
Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide | Post-Mortem Tax Planning Options | 2016 |
Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide | Transfers During Life and Inter-Vivos Trusts | 2016 |
Probate Boot Camp 2015 | Closing the Estate | 2015 |
Probate Boot Camp 2015 | Probating Insolvent and Bankrupt Estates | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Family Trying to Cut Out Beneficiary | Successful settlement payment to my client |
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Dera Johnsen-Tracy, Trusts Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Will and I were co-presenters at a CE/CLE course through the National Business Institute (NBI). Will was very knowledgeable, well organized, personable and truly a pleasure to work with! I would recommend him without hesitation.
Elizabeth Murrar, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only know Will but I chose him to do my personal Estate Planning. As a colleague and a counselor, Will is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and demonstrates integrity.
Patricia Padurean, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 20, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Block and I were opposing counsel on a divorce. Throughout the case, he was always prompt and professional. I would have no hesitation referring clients to Attorney Block for any estate planning or family law matter.
Margaret Murphy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Block is knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients. I have no hesitation endorsing this lawyer.
Dera Johnsen-Tracy, Trusts Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Will and I were co-presenters at a CE/CLE course through the National Business Institute (NBI). Will was very knowledgeable, well organized, personable and truly a pleasure to work with! I would recommend him without hesitation.
Renuka Vishnubhakta, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Will is an excellent attorney. I know him personally and professionally. I have referred several people to him. He has a great working knowledge of the law. He cares about his clients and goes above-and-beyond to help them achieve their personal goals.
Elizabeth Murrar, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only know Will but I chose him to do my personal Estate Planning. As a colleague and a counselor, Will is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and demonstrates integrity.
Douglas Copeland, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Although he is a relatively young lawyer, Mr. Block has had the experience necessary to become a good estate planning lawyer, and will serve clients well in this practice area.
Sean Horkheimer, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I've known Will for eight years having met him in law school at Marquette University. He is a competent and effective attorney with a well-developed skill set in estate planning and family law. I admire his honest and direct approach to the practice of law.
Ronald Tusler, Litigation Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with William. He is very hard working and intelligent.
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