W. Ryan Zenk

W. Ryan Zenk

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 36 years

Elder law Lawyer at Brookfield, WI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid & Medicare ... +3 more

125 North Executive Drive, Suite 210, Brookfield, WI

About W. Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Elder Law 29%

Asset protection planning.

37 years | 1,700 cases

29%
Estate Planning 27%

Estate Planning, Charitable Planning, Trusts, Asset Protection Planning, Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits Planning, Tax Planning

37 years | 2,500 cases

27%
Medicaid and Medicare 27%

Medicaid eligibility

37 years

27%
Probate 7%

Probate

37 years

7%
Personal Injury 5%

Personal Injury

37 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Real Estate Transactions

13 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 36 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

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

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

In Layman's Terms

Ryan met with my husband and I to discuss paperwork needed for our golden years. He was very personable, talked to us in layman's terms and made the process very easy. He sent us documents that will protect our assets going forward. Those we had to pay for. He also outlined what we needed to do ...to help ourselves going forward. These docs are found on the internet free to download, sign and save in a safe place. The hour consultation was very informative and free as well. For a relatively small amount of money, we now feel comfortable that our paperwork is in place going forward.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

This lawyer is well-versed in laws dealing with estate planning. We found him very knowledgeable with these issues. He listened to our situation and advised accordingly. I would recommend him to my friends as well.

Posted by Diane | February 26, 2015 | Estate Planning

Legal Planning Our Family Needed

Our personal C.P.A. invited his clients to a open Legal Planning meeting with Ryan Zenk at a local dining establishment. Mr. Zenk presentation was truly a real eye opening informational meeting about how fast what you work for can be gone. Mr. Zenk was very professional but, very heart warming car...e about our family needs. Mr. Zenk did our family wills, health care and Living Will Trust for our farm. When it came time to review what Mr. Zenk documented for us we included our son in the meeting. We felt it was very important for our son to meet Mr. Zenk and understand all the legal documentation put in place. It is a real comfort to have our Legal Planning done and our son has Mr. Zenk law office to turn to when the time comes.

Posted by Tim | November 11, 2014 | Power Of Attorney

Complete Estate Planning

We worked with Ryan's office to protect my parents estate. Ryan handled everything from comprehensive Power of Attorneys to trusts and wills. He provided valuable advice every step of the way. Saved my parents a ton of money.

Posted by Larry | May 07, 2012 | Medicaid & Medicare

medicaid planning

used him to plan for my mom's medicaid planning. he kept us informed and saved the entire estate-another attorney had told us there was nothing that could be done!! glad i received a second opinion

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W. Ryan Zenk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elder law lawyer | Feb 28

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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 Network

Legal services provider

Sample of Legal Cases

Asset Protection Planning

Estate Plan Executed

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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

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