Licensed to practice law in 1982 I went on to get an LL.M. in taxation and estate planning. I have written two tax and estate planning books for Lexis Nexis, one of the largest legal publishing houses in the world. I also have written a number of law journal articles and specialty articles for electronic legal journals. I teach both continuing legal education courses in estate planning and tax for practicing attorneys and university courses in probate law and business law. I have been named one of the top estate planning attorneys for 4 years in a row by Milwaukee Magazine. I am regularly quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money and local media about estate planning matters. A third generation Milwaukee attorney, I grew up in Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and currently reside in Shorewood.
My goal is to make sure you get the most thorough and appropriate estate plan for your situation. I will do my utmost to translate the legalese and make sure that you understand your documents and how they work. My clients also deserve the best possible personal care and to that end one of the myriad of things that I will happily do for a client is to make house calls if a client requests such.
Practice areas
Wills, trusts, health care powers, financial powers, business succession planning, and estate freezing techniques.
40 years
Informal and formal. International probate. Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County and Waukesha County.
40 years
Languages spoken
English
Stephanie G. Rapkin
1001 W. Glen Oaks Lane Suite #233
Mequon, WI, 53092
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1982 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Five Star Wealth Manager | Milwaukee Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Milwaukee Magazine | 2011 |
Milwaukee Super Estate Planner | Milwaukee Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Stephanie G. Rapkin | 1990 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Shorewood Foundation | Board of Directors | 2010 - 2014 |
Future Milwaukee | Board of Directors | 1996 - 1999 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trusts & Estates | Portability: The New Estate Plan Modality | 2013 |
Estate Planning | How Will the New Prop. Regs. Affect Grantor Retained Trusts | 2007 |
Taxes - The Tax Magazine | Subchapter S and the Estate Planner | 1997 |
The Practical Tax Lawyer | What You Should Know About Personal Residence GRITS | 1995 |
Journal of Taxation and Investments | Freezing Estates with Private Annuitites and Self Canceling Interest Notes | 1994 |
Planning For Large Estates | Planning for Large Estates | 1992 |
Review of Taxation of Investments | The Joint Purchase After 1987 | 1989 |
Trusts & Estates | New Code Section Creates Pitfalls for Planners | 1988 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1990 |
California Western | law | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association | Planning for Pets | 2010 |
Lexis Nexis | Estate Planning for 2010 and Beyond | 2010 |
Will Drafting | Drafting Wills | 2001 |
Estate Planning | Planning for Incapacity | 1998 |
Basic Estate Planning | Life Insurance Trusts | 1995 |
Basic Will Drafting | Estate Planning | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Estate of Jan A. L-------- | Sucessfully transferred assets to all heirs. |
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Urszula Tempska, Tax Attorney on Mar 29, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has helped close family members and friends -- of various ages and means -- to plan and resolve matters related to tax and estate planning. Extremely adept, professional, and client-centered.
Jean Kies, Probate Attorney on Nov 16, 2008
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I think Stephanie is a very effective estate planner. Her knowledge of the tax code is very helpful. I endorse this lawyer's work.
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