Joseph H. Helm

Joseph H. Helm

also known as Joe Helm

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 42 years

Trusts Lawyer at Menomonee Falls, WI
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills

N88 W16783 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Trusts 50%

Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Charitable Trusts

43 years

50%
Estate Planning 30%

Elder Law, Wills Trusts, Guardianship

43 years

30%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Wills, Advance Directives, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney

43 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 42 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 42 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Mclario, Helm & Bertling, Sc

N88 W16783 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051

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Joseph H. Helm's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 50 reviews | Trusts

Posted by Susan | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Wills and Trusts, Medical POA

Mr Helm provided a lot of details in assisting with my setting up a will/Trust. Also made sure that I considered and setup a medical POA which I hadn't though of initially. Had me complete a list of items I needed to include, then provided a draft of the forms for me to review with that information.... I had questions on the draft and sent him an email and dropped off my draft along with my list of questions. And he responded within a day of my sending the email. He then had me come in and he re-explained everything he was having me sign and instructions (and forms) to help in making the beneficiary changes needed by the different institutions/insurance carriers, etc. I was told any time I had questions to call. I comfortable speaking with him and was spoken down to. I would recommend to my friends.

Posted by walter and Nancy | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Living Trust

Joe was very thorough in explaining options to us and helping us organize our trust, including a special needs trust spiget in our trust. He presented us with a very well organized binder which put all all information at our fingertips. He is also an amiable person who communicates genuine concern ...for his client with no pressure.

Posted by Bob and Patti | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Living Trust

Atty. Joseph Helm was very professional in handling our Living Trust. He thoroughly explained everything to us and made it very easy for us to complete all that was needed. We would highly recommend him to others. Thank You Atty. Helm and your staff.

Posted by Gordon | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Competent and understandable help

Needed help setting up a revocable trust to ensure our handicapped daughter would have financial support upon our deaths. Mr. Helm was most helpful to help us arrive at the best possible scenario for our small assets to be there ,and still keep us in control of same assets while we are able. We also... felt his charges were VERY fair,especially when we returned for final signing and saw the amount of work involved. We will certainly continue to ask his advice in the future.

Posted by Jordan | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Living Trust Review

Mr. Helm did a great job of explaining the differences between a Will and a Living Trust. We were able to make an informed decision and went with the Living Trust. Through the whole process, Mr. Helm did a great job of explaining everything and answered all of our questions. My wife and I highly reco...mmend him!

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Joseph H. Helm's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Spiegel

Trusts lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joe. He is an extremely competent lawyer who practices with integrity."

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Jaymes Fenton

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Helm is an expert in Estate Planning. His years of experience ensure quality preparation of the trusts and wills he creates for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Wells

Probate lawyer

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Jeff Hughes

Family lawyer

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Michael Bertling

Personal injury lawyer

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Jaymes Fenton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Spiegel

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Partner, Mclario, Helm & Bertling, Sc

Associations

1983 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2015 - 2018

Village of Menomonee Falls, WI

President

1984 - 2018

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1983 - 2018

Indiana State Bar

Member

Education

1983

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Bob Jones University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

N/A

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Speaking Engagements

2017

Numerous conference annually

Estate Planning

Publications

1990

Wisconsin Lawyer ADR: An Alternative for Settling Civil Disputes

1983

Valparaiso University Law Review Editor

1982

Valparaiso University Law Review Editor

Languages

English

Spanish

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