John Louis Haslam

John Louis Haslam

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare

7633 Ganser Way Ste 100, Madison, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson Law Group LLC

7633 Ganser Way Ste 100, Madison, WI, 53719-2092

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John Louis Haslam's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (18) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good choice

When my financial planner suggested Wilson Law Group I was very reluctant because of experience with previous partners at this firm. Attorney Haslam and the current partners plus their staff at Wilson Law Group definitely made me feel not only welcome but gave me the assurance they wanted to help me.... It was a very good decision to work with Wilson Law on my part and I’m great full to them.

Posted by Gary | March 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning

John and his team did an excellent job of helping my wife and me put together a living trust for our families long term security. He has an easy going and easy to understand style while at the same time explaining all details and answering all questions.

Posted by Shaun | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Everything an estate/probate attorney should be

Mr. Haslam helped me through probate for my father's untimely passing and create a living trust for my family. While clearly an expert in both fields, I particularly appreciated his ability to break down legalese into a plan of action I could understand. Further, he and his staff stay on top of deadl...ines and are generally wonderful in all of their correspondence. Mr. Haslam and his staff were the calm in the storm that was my father's passing, and they've lit the way for ensuring that my family's wishes are protected. I would say I am eternally grateful, but eternity isn't good for his line of work! Thank you Mr. Haslam, and staff.

Posted by Carol | October 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A fit made to be.

John was a perfect fit for my needs. I felt like he was meant to be there to help me re state my Trust which was 20 years old and from a different State. It was easy to be with John and your staff very kind.

Posted by Larry | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience with John Haslam

John made our process very easy. He explains everything so thoroughly. He is very personable and helpful!

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John Louis Haslam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Underwood

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is an incredibly patient and caring attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for comprehensive estate planning."

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Eric Haag

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without any reservation. Everyone I have referred to John over the years has been very pleased, and I know his knowledge of the practice area is superb."

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Jessica Kramer

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Haslam and recommend that anyone looking for estate planning services meet with John. He is personable, attentive, and efficient. Clients that go to John are not disappointed."

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Daniel Purtell

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a consummate professional and I am lucky to have him as a partner. His professionalism and care is consistently recognized by both clients and their trusted advisors."

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Wayne Wilson

Elder law lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Being in the same firm, John and I have many opportunities to work together on cases. He is very thorough and shows great knowledge of the law while at the same time giving the care and understanding the familty needs when facing elder law or estate planning issues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planning Councils

2014

Estate Planning Law Specialist, National Association of Estate Planning Councils

2012

Accredited Veterans Administrative Attorney, US Department of Veterans Affairs

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Wilson Law Group, LLC

1999 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Grohavac & Kallenbach

1997 - 1999

Associate Attorney, Miller Law Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Madison Estate Council

Member

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member, Company

2012 - Present

American Agricultural Law Association

Member

2011 - Present

Academy of VA Pension Planners

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

The Advisors Forum

Member

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2004 - Present

Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Elder Law Section

Member

Education

1997

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2016

seminar

The IRA Trust

2016

Seminar

Farm Succession- Transferring Assets

2016

Seminar

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

2016

Seminar

Dirty Dozen Mistakes in Estate Planning

2016

Seminar

Planting the Seeds for a Secure Future

2016

RWay Symposium 2015-16

Income Taxes for Trusts

2016

RWay Symposium 2015-16

Planning for Long Term Care

2016

RWay Symposium 2015-16

Trustee Training: Administration Process

2016

Quarterly Advisor's Lunch Program

Avoiding Unnecessary Taxation of the Credit Shelter Trust

2015

RWay Symposium 2015-16

Funding Your Trust

2015

RWay Symposium 2015-16

Trustee Training: The Administrative Process

2015

Quarterly Economic Update

What's Hot in Estate Planning?

2015

People's Community Bank Farmers Conference

Planting the Seeds for a Secure Future

2015

Gilda's Club of Madison Lecture Series

Estate Planning - Leaving a Legacy

2015

Gilda's Club of Madison Lecture Series

Estate Planning - The Basics

2014

Seminar

Opportunities in Estate Planning

2014

Seminar

Estate Recovery and IRA Rules

2014

Seminar

What the Financial Planner Needs to Know for Planning

2014

Seminar

Inherited IRAs and Medicaid Changes

2014

Seminar

Dirty Dozen Estate Planning Mistakes

2014

RWay Workshop

Trustee Training-The Administrative Process

2014

RWay Workshop

VA Benefits/Nursing Home Care

2014

Planting the Seeds for a Secure Future

Farm Program

2014

Annual Volunteer Update Training Farm Transition

2013

RWay Workshop

Trustee Training

2013

Planting the Seeds for a Secure Future

Farm Program

Publications

2015

Senior Resources Recent Changes to Wisconsin Medicaid Estate Recovery

2013

Book Your Life, Your Legacy II

2005

Book Your Life, Your Legacy

Languages

English

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