Stephanie G. Rapkin

Stephanie G. Rapkin

3.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Mequon, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

1001 W. Glen Oaks Lane Suite #233, Mequon, WI

About Stephanie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 55%

Wills, trusts, health care powers, financial powers, business succession planning, and estate freezing techniques.

44 years

55%
Probate 45%

Informal and formal. International probate. Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County and Waukesha County.

44 years

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 43 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1982

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Stephanie G. Rapkin

1001 W. Glen Oaks Lane Suite #233, Mequon, WI, 53092

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Stephanie G. Rapkin's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kate | December 10, 2020

Terrible

I'm not sure how she's been in buisness as long as she had been because she doesn't seem to have a clue what she's doing.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Had to find another attorney

I hired mrs Rapkin because she was recommended by a friend. She was never on time for our meetings and was clearly not prepared. She would read material I sent days prior during our meetings and then I was charged extra time. I also smelled alcohol on her breath at more then one occasion. I ended up ...terminating my agreement and finding a real professional to handle my case. When I showed him the work Stephanie had done he said I was clearly ripped off and she did nothing correctly - we had to refile the few forms she had handled as the information she entered made no sense at all. Stay away from her at all cost.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unprepared

Stephanie handled my case when I was accused for a crime I didn’t commit. I provided her with evidence and she failed to bring it to the trial. She was regularly unprepared and needed reminders when we talked on the phone about my case. Maybe she’s becoming forgetful as time passes.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Very Professional

We used Stephanie for our wills and estate planning and found her to be very professional and knowledgeable.

Posted by Barbara F. | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

5-Star Attorney!

I cannot recommend Stephanie Rapkin enough for estate planning needs! I really didn't know what to expect going into our estate planning process, but I will say that Stephanie completely over-delivered on any expectations that we had. She made my husband and I feel at ease with the whole process a...nd the decision making involved. She explained everything in a simple easy to understand way and was extremely diligent in preparing all of the documents. On top of all of that, she worked hard to be efficient about her costs. We highly recommend!!!

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Stephanie G. Rapkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Urszula Tempska

Tax lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Jean Kies

Probate lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Diane O'Connor

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Five Star Wealth Manager, Milwaukee Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine

2010

Milwaukee Super Estate Planner, Milwaukee Magazine

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Stephanie G. Rapkin

Associations

2010 - 2014

Shorewood Foundation

Board of Directors

1996 - 1999

Future Milwaukee

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Jan A. L--------

Sucessfully transferred assets to all heirs.

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Education

1990

DePaul University

LL.M - Master of Laws

1982

California Western

law

Speaking Engagements

2010

Lexis Nexis

Estate Planning for 2010 and Beyond

2010

American Bar Association

Planning for Pets

2001

Will Drafting

Drafting Wills

1998

Estate Planning

Planning for Incapacity

1995

Basic Estate Planning

Life Insurance Trusts

1994

Basic Will Drafting

Estate Planning

Publications

2013

Trusts & Estates Portability: The New Estate Plan Modality

2007

Estate Planning How Will the New Prop. Regs. Affect Grantor Retained Trusts

1997

Taxes - The Tax Magazine Subchapter S and the Estate Planner

1995

The Practical Tax Lawyer What You Should Know About Personal Residence GRITS

1994

Journal of Taxation and Investments Freezing Estates with Private Annuitites and Self Canceling Interest Notes

1992

Planning For Large Estates Planning for Large Estates

1989

Review of Taxation of Investments The Joint Purchase After 1987

1988

Trusts & Estates New Code Section Creates Pitfalls for Planners

Languages

English

Activity

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