Joanne Kay Leifheit

I sought out Attorney Joanne Leifheit to develop Trust and Estate planning documents for myself and my husband, and also a separate document for my elderly mother. Attorney Leifheit was highly recommended by the Aging, Disability, and Resource Center and has been recognized as one of the area's leading lawyers for 4 consecutive years in a row by Milwaukee Magazine. Attorney Leifheit specializes in Elder Law, Medicaid and Estate Planning. She regularly lectures and conducts seminars on many of these topics. Attorney Leifheit listened to our desires, answered all questions, and researched issues where indicated. She was very patient and kind to us all and took extra care to ensure that my mother was fully involved in the decision-making process and understood the documents. When my mother subsequently passed away 2 years after the documents were implemented, I was able to avoid paying unnecessary taxes on her estate and without the requirement of appearing in probate court. Implementation of the trust also eased the inheritance distribution process. When my mother's house sold shortly after her death, Attorney Leifheit expedited interactions with the realtor, county court house, and title company. In addition to the above skills, she has integrity, is dependable and has a thorough attention to details. I whole-hardheartedly recommend, without any reservations whatsoever, Attorney Joanne Leifheit.

When my husband and I decided to finally get our "ducks in a row" as far as our estate planning is concerned, we were clueless on where to start. I attended and estate planning seminar that Atty. Leifheit holds several times a month. I was so impressed with her professionalism, the seminar information, and her presentation! I am mediately made an appointment for my husband and I to sit down and talk with her. She is so personable, and her office staff so professional! We now have a new trust set up, healthcare issues resolved, and we feel as though a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders. I would not hesitate to recommend Atty. Leifheit for any estate planning needs. She is remarkable!

My husband and I hired Attorney Joanne Leifheit after hearing her estate planning presentation at a seminar planned by our credit union. We hired her because of her professionalism, easy to relate to style and her kind and compassionate demeanor. Upon our initial in-office consultation regarding estate planning, we knew Atty. Leifheit was the attorney for us. She listened very carefully to our estate planning goals and personal situations and made recommendations along the way that would best fulfill our needs. I can see where estate planning could be overwhelming, but Atty. Leifheit and her professional staff took the burden off of us and simplified the process with an easy check list of what documents we needed to gather from our personal and financial accounts. They prepared all legal documents and explained them thoroughly to us. We were never hurried or rushed in their office. They took their time until we understood all legal documents and answered all of our questions. Atty. Leifheit really went the extra mile to clarify things and make sure those details were documented. She is extremely thorough. We felt as though our estate planning needs were of the utmost importance to Atty. Leifheit and her incredible staff. If we had known the estate planning process could be done with such ease.... we would have (and we should have) done it years ago!