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Wayne W. Wilson Jr.

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  • Madison, WI
  • Licensed for 47 years
  • Free consultation
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About Wayne

Attorney Wayne Wilson is an Estate Planning Law Specialist and Accredited Estate Planner as certified by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils and accredited by the American Bar Association.  Attorney Wilson is a founding member and past chairman of the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys.  He is a Fellow and past President of EPICOR (Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources, Member and past President of the Madison Estate Council, and an active member of WealthCounsel, LLC and ElderCounsel, LLC.  He maintains his professional membership  in the Elder Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of the STate Bar of Wisconsin. 

Attorney Wilson is licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, having been admitted to the Bar in 1973.  He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal, 7th and 8th Circuits, and the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.  A 1970 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wayne earned a BA degree in Political Science, followed by a JD degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1973.  Attorney Wilson is a frequent lecturer to various professional organizations concerning issues of Wealth Strategy counseling, with a special focus on programs designed for the professional advisor.  He is the co-author of Generations: Planning Your Legacy (1999), Your Life, Your Legacy: The Fundamentals of Estate Planning (2003 First, 2005 Second, and 2009 Third Editions), Your Life, Your Legacy II: Protecting Those You Love (2013), as well as numerous articles on various estate planning issues.

 

 

           

Practice areas

BusinessMedicaid and medicareEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 70%

    Living Trusts Tax Planning Wills Power of Attorney for Health Care or Living Wills Supplemental Needs Trust Life Insurance Charitable and other Irrevocable Trusts Specialized Interest such as Family Farm Planning, Asset Protection, Family Limited LIability Companies, Charitable Trusts, HIPAA Planning Trust Administration and Probate

    47 years, 1,600 cases

  2. Medicaid and medicare: 15%

    26 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Business: 15%

    Business Succession Planning Asset Protection Multi-generational Planning Acquisitions and Sale of Business

    47 years, 2,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

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

Wilson Law Group, LLC Website

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WIGood Standing197311/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers14
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
Estate Planning Law SpecialistNational Association of Estate Planning Council2014
Accredited Estate PlannerNational Association of Estate Planning Council2014
Executive RegisterIn Business Magazine2013
Star of Madison--Finalist Law FirmsMadison Newspapers2012
Executive RegisterIn Business Magazine2012
Accredited AttorneyVeteran's Administration2012
Star of Madison--Finalist Law FirmMadison Newspapers2011
Executive RegisterIn Business Magazine2011
Executive RegisterIn Business Magazine2010
Executive RegisterIn Business Magazine2009
Professional HighlightWealth Management Magazine2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Founding Attorney OwnerWilson Law Group, LLC1998 - Present
Partner/AttorneyWyngarrd & Wilson1978 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Madison Better Business BureauMember2013 - Present
ElderCounsel, LLCCharter Member2008 - Present
Alheizmer and Dementia AllianceFinancial and Legal Board Member2007 - Present
Advisors ForumCharter Member2006 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember2006 - Present
WealthCounsel, LLCMember2005 - Present
Madison Estate CouncilMember2000 - Present
Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative ResourcesMember2000 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember1989 - Present
Academy of Veterans PlannersMember2012 - 2013
Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative ResourcesPresident2011 - 2012
Madison Estate CouncilPresident2010 - 2012
Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative ResourcesPresident2002 - 2003
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Legacy Educational Publishing, LLCYour Life, Your Legacy II2013
Lifestyles MagazineReturn of the Death Tax2011
Wisconsin State JournalPlanning an Estate: Wills or Trusts2010
Wisconsin State JournalShould I have a Health Care POA2010
Wisconsin State Journal9 Steps for Successful Exit Planning2010
Capital Region Business JournalThe Buy Sell Agreement2009
Publishers Express, LLCYour Life, Your Legacy--Book2009
Wisconsin State JournalNew Medicaid Eligibility Rules Part I2008
Wisconsin State JournalNew Medicaid Eligibilty Rules Part II2008
Wisconsin State JournalNew Medicaid Eligibility Rules Part III2008
Quantum Press publicationGenerations: Fundamentals of Estate Planning--Book1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of WisconsinJD - Juris Doctor1973
University of WisconsinBachelor of Arts1970
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Continuing Education SeminarWisconsin's New Estate Recovery Rules2015
Regional ConferenceProper use of Beneficiary Designations2015
Quarterly Forum for Financial AdvisorsNew Wisconsin Estate Recovery Rules2015
Farm PlanningEstate Planning for Farmers2014
Business Succession Planning for FarmersAdvanced Farm Planning2014
Edward Jones Regional ConferenceOpportunities in Advanced Estate Planning2014
RWay Member ProgramTrustee Responsibilites2014
Member ProgramEstate Planning2013
Alzheimers WorkshopEstate Planning for Special Circumstances2013
Alzheimers Annual ProgramMedicaid Planning2012
CE Credit--Annual ConferenceEstate Planning Opportunities for Advisors2012
CE Credit Wilson Law Group Professional Advisors SeriesThe Inheritor's Trust & Gift Trusts2012
Alzheimers Association WorkshopLegal Financial Planning2012
CE Program for Professional AdvisorsOpportunities in Estate Planning2012
NAIFA CE ProgramPlanning for Long Term Care & Medicaid2011
DMB Bank Farmers SeminarEstate Planning for Farmerr2010
Legal/Financial SeminarLegal/Financial Issues re Alzheimers2010
NAIFA CE ProgramPlanning Under the New Tax Law2010
Senior WorkshopPlanning for Long Term Care for Alzheimers' Patients2010
Radio ProgramUtilizing Trusts to Build Wealth2009
Future Lifestyles ProgramEstate Planning2009
CE Program for professionalsIRAs2008
Radio Interview w/Joan & JodieBusiness Succession Planning2008
CPE Program for Professional AdvisorsCharitable Giving2007
Edward Jones CE ProgramEstate Planning Opportunties for Professionals2006
RWay ProgramAdvanced Trustee Program2006
Practice with PurposeCoaching for Attorneys Part 22006
Practice With PurposeCoaching for Attorneys Part 12006

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We had searched for someone to assist in our estate planning for about 3 years. We had hit several dead ends with other people. We then contacted and met with Wayne Wilson. He very clearly explained his suggestions to us and the process to implement them. We are very happy with his guidance and assistance in our estate planning.
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Wayne Wilson and his associates were extremely professional. His knowledge of estate planning was excellent. He took a lot of time explaining all facets of a trust. In fact, he was asked several times to explain things again. He did this with patience and explained things expertly. I would use Wilson Law Group for any legal transaction in the future.
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Update Meeting

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Wayne has been great to work with over the years. He is knowledgeable and thorough on Trusts and Estate planning.
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Organized and High Quality Planning

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Wayne listened to our needs and provided us with a detailed and highly organized trust plan that we are confident will help us and our family manage our assets through life's events.
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Best in the business!

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We have worked with Wayne for a decade, and are always immensely impressed by his knowledge and wisdom. His staff are efficient and kind. We can't recommend Wayne and his group highly enough.
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Estate Planning

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Went thru our different options and helped us to decide which option worked best for our situation. Was very helpful and informational. Made us feel like our future was well taken care of as well as our children's futures.
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Trust

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Wayne and his staff was great to work with, there was more doing a trust than we thought. He was recommend by our financial advisor and after our meeting with him we decided to hire him. and glad we did.
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trust set up

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Mr. Wilson did an excellent job setting up our trust. I couldn't be happier. He explained everything and we are very happy.
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High praise for a good attorney and a good person

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Wayne is the best. His calm, honest demeanor put me at ease immediately. He was wonderful in setting up my living trust. He also handles my company legal needs; he is fair and provides excellent advise. He is always available for questions .

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Wayne Wilson has been my attorney for many years. He has handled all of our estate planning needs. He has recommended updates as our family's needs have changed. Wayne is very practical and pays close attention to details to make sure that nothing is missed. I would recommend Wayne to anyone. Wayne also helped me to start up my business and continues to give me excellent advice.

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Daniel Krause, Estate planning Attorney on May 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Wayne Wilson is an estate planning legend in Wisconsin. I have known Wayne for years and reach out to him often to pick his brain concerning cases I am working on. He is thoughtful and thorough and a gentleman on top of it all.

Marilyn Rowley, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Chris Mares, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Wayne is a and trusted advisor. I have known and worked with Wayne since 1997. In addition to his extensive knowledge and experience Wayne is able to explain complex issue in understandable terms.

Anthony Schmoldt, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Wayne since 2006. I have experienced and watched Wayne provide great legal insight to many attorneys on numerous occasions. He is an asset to the legal community.

Peter Harbach, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Wayne is a fellow member of the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys. He has a superior knowledge of the law and his contributions to the group are invaluable. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Eden Brown, Estate planning Attorney on May 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Wayne Wilson for nearly two decades. Although I am an Oregon attorney, I have worked closely with Wayne and his fine firm, and over the years we have attended numerous national conferences together, and I have visited him and his team in Madison on a number of occasions. Wayne is truly one of the finest attorneys and individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing. He holds the highest standards of integrity, compassion, education, and ethics, and is constantly learning and sharing his knowledge with his peers, his clients and his team. When I refer a client to Wayne, I absolutely know that they will get quality advice at a fair price from a fine human being. Wayne Wilson is a credit to the legal profession and I cannot endorse him highly enough.

Samuel Swansen, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 13, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Wayne for over ten years as a founding member of EPICOR and have come to admire his legal skills and practicality in solving problems.

Daniel Purtell, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 18, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Wayne is a consumate professional and brings more than thirty (30) years of experience to his clients and their families. He is adept at providing complete and sophisticated estate planning strategies to clients in a way that they can understand.

Robert Ross, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 31, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Wayne is committed to excellence for all of his clients. I have worked with Wayne and find him to be an attorney that clients can trust and rely upon. He provides high quality work that is personalized to each clients needs. He truly cares about his clients.

Joseph Johnson, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 21, 2011
Relationship: Other

I have worked with Wayne in the estate planning and estate administration fields for over 10 years. Wayne is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, communicates well with both clients and colleagues, and is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Wayne for any estate planning and estate administration matters.

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