Wayne W. Wilson Jr.

Wayne W. Wilson Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 52 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Medicaid & Medicare

7633 Ganser Way # 100, Madison, WI

About Wayne

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

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

52 years | 1,600 cases

70%
Business 15%

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

52 years | 2,000 cases

15%
Medicaid and Medicare 15%

31 years | 1,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 52 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1973

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Wayne W. Wilson Jr.

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

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Wayne W. Wilson Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Wayne W. Wilson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Krause

Estate planning lawyer | May 14

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."

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Marilyn Rowley

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Mares

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 27

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."

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Anthony Schmoldt

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 10

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."

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Peter Harbach

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 10

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."

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Eden Brown

Estate planning lawyer | May 12

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."

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Samuel Swansen

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 13

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."

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Daniel Purtell

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 18

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."

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Robert Ross

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 31

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."

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Joseph Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 21

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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John Haslam

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William Chandek

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Mark Rogers

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Brenda Schlais

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Chris Mares

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Joseph Johnson

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Eden Brown

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Robert Ross

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Daniel Purtell

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Estate Planning Law Specialist, National Association of Estate Planning Council

2014

Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planning Council

2013

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2012

Star of Madison--Finalist Law Firms, Madison Newspapers

2012

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2012

Accredited Attorney, Veteran's Administration

2011

Star of Madison--Finalist Law Firm, Madison Newspapers

2011

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2010

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2009

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2008

Professional Highlight, Wealth Management Magazine

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Founding Attorney Owner, Wilson Law Group, LLC

1978 - 1998

Partner/Attorney, Wyngarrd & Wilson

Associations

2013 - Present

Madison Better Business Bureau

Member

2008 - Present

ElderCounsel, LLC

Charter Member

2007 - Present

Alheizmer and Dementia Alliance

Financial and Legal Board Member

2006 - Present

Advisors Forum

Charter Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2005 - Present

WealthCounsel, LLC

Member

2000 - Present

Madison Estate Council

Member

2000 - Present

Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources

Member

1989 - Present

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

Member

2012 - 2013

Academy of Veterans Planners

Member

2011 - 2012

Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources

President

2010 - 2012

Madison Estate Council

President

2002 - 2003

Estate Planning Institute of Collaborative Resources

President

Education

1973

University of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Regional Conference

Proper use of Beneficiary Designations

2015

Quarterly Forum for Financial Advisors

New Wisconsin Estate Recovery Rules

2015

Continuing Education Seminar Wisconsin's New Estate Recovery Rules

2014

RWay Member Program

Trustee Responsibilites

2014

Farm Planning

Estate Planning for Farmers

2014

Edward Jones Regional Conference

Opportunities in Advanced Estate Planning

2014

Business Succession Planning for Farmers

Advanced Farm Planning

2013

Member Program

Estate Planning

2013

Alzheimers Workshop

Estate Planning for Special Circumstances

2012

CE Program for Professional Advisors

Opportunities in Estate Planning

2012

CE Credit--Annual Conference

Estate Planning Opportunities for Advisors

2012

CE Credit Wilson Law Group Professional Advisors Series

The Inheritor's Trust & Gift Trusts

2012

Alzheimers Association Workshop

Legal Financial Planning

2012

Alzheimers Annual Program

Medicaid Planning

2011

NAIFA CE Program

Planning for Long Term Care & Medicaid

2010

Senior Workshop

Planning for Long Term Care for Alzheimers' Patients

2010

NAIFA CE Program

Planning Under the New Tax Law

2010

Legal/Financial Seminar

Legal/Financial Issues re Alzheimers

2010

DMB Bank Farmers Seminar

Estate Planning for Farmerr

2009

Radio Program

Utilizing Trusts to Build Wealth

2009

Future Lifestyles Program

Estate Planning

2008

Radio Interview w/Joan & Jodie

Business Succession Planning

2008

CE Program for professionals

IRAs

2007

CPE Program for Professional Advisors

Charitable Giving

2006

RWay Program

Advanced Trustee Program

2006

Practice With Purpose

Coaching for Attorneys Part 1

2006

Practice with Purpose

Coaching for Attorneys Part 2

2006

Edward Jones CE Program

Estate Planning Opportunties for Professionals

Publications

2013

Legacy Educational Publishing, LLC Your Life, Your Legacy II

2011

Lifestyles Magazine Return of the Death Tax

2010

Wisconsin State Journal Planning an Estate: Wills or Trusts

2010

Wisconsin State Journal Should I have a Health Care POA

2010

Wisconsin State Journal 9 Steps for Successful Exit Planning

2009

Publishers Express, LLC Your Life, Your Legacy--Book

2009

Capital Region Business Journal The Buy Sell Agreement

2008

Wisconsin State Journal New Medicaid Eligibility Rules Part I

2008

Wisconsin State Journal New Medicaid Eligibilty Rules Part II

2008

Wisconsin State Journal New Medicaid Eligibility Rules Part III

1998

Quantum Press publication Generations: Fundamentals of Estate Planning--Book

Languages

English

Activity

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