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

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Posted by Sandy ruffalo | August 27, 2013 | Estate Planning

Great service from very knowledgable probate/estate planning attorney

For many years, I have referred clients to Attorney Rapkin for her legal services and guidance in estate planning matters as well as representation in probate cases in Wisconsin and other states. She has always been meticulous in her records, research and communication. She has provided realistic ...timeframes and realistic expectations and has kept all updated as pictures changed. I even sent a relative type person, who is not easily satisfied, but she was completely satisfied.

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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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