Robert A. Ross

Robert A. Ross

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 49 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Sturgeon Bay, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

218 North 14th Ave, PO Box 317, Sturgeon Bay, WI

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

Estate Planning, Charitable Planning, Estate Settlement, Retirement Plan Exit Strategies. We protect inheritances from loss.

51 years | 2,000 cases

75%
Probate 25%

When your estate must be settled, we deliver thorough and complete asset disposition in a caring manner.

51 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 49 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ross Estate Planning

218 North 14th Ave, PO Box 317, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Ross Estate Planning

926 Willard Dr, Suite 116, Green Bay, WI, 54304

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Posted by Juanita | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust Experience

I felt very comfortable at our meetings. All questions were answered. I appreciate being able to ask questions and receive answers after the trust documents were completed.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2009

True professional and trust adviser

Mr Ross is a true professional and a trusted adviser. He is able to take complex issues and explain them in very uderstandable terms.

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Robert A. Ross's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Krause

Estate planning lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob Ross is a consummate estate planning attorney. Not only that, he is a great and generous person. I highly recommend him to any person looking for a knowledgeable, well-spoken, friendly and down-to-earth estate planning attorney."

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Steven Welch

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"My relationship with Bob Ross has unjustly enriched me in ways too many to set out here. Suffice it to say that there are too few lawyers in practice that warrant the high marks for practice excellence that Bob does. Bob's personal warmth and good humor accentuate his rare gift for counseling clients through some of the most difficult planning decisions they will ever make while offering the most creative of solutions, and he does it with an outward enthusiasm that is tempered with undeniable intelligence, wisdom, and integrity. I unreservedly endorse Bob and would highly recommend him to any of my clients or contacts."

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Richard Foley, Jr.

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bob professionally for a number of years through a national study group of estate planning lawyers. Bob is a man of high integrity that puts other people first. He is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate about serving the interest of his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Bob Ross as an estate planning lawyer."

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J. Warren

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob Ross is an excellent trust and estates attorney whom I have worked with and known for many years. He is an out of the box thinker, great with clients, extremely smart, and gets the job done. Larry is also responsive and easy to work with."

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Larry Bray

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Highest character and integrity."

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Jeffrey Gottlieb

Estate planning lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ross Estate Planning has helped my estate planning clients with transfers into trust for Wisconsin property. His office has always been prompt, attentive and professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Swansen

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Bob 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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Larry Gibbs

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Other

"I have been in the business of estate planning and tax planning for well over 45 years. Here is the attorney who I would want to represent me and members of my family. Bob cares about people and cares about quality. Trust him with any matter, no matter how complex."

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Carol Gonnella

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"i have known Bob Ross for many years and I endorse him wholeheartedly. Not only is he a very caring, open, honest, approachable person, he is an outstanding attorney. He approaches his work with his clients by listening to their concerns and then carefully hand crafting a state of the art plan that specifically meets their needs. He is a gem who is nationally recognized as a superb estate planning attorney."

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Bradford Stevens

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Other

"Bob brings an amazing amount of professional knowledge to the table as well as an advocacy for his clients that is truly outstanding. If I needed legal counsel for my clients in his area, he would be the "go to" person that I would endorse."

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Wayne Wilson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is one of hte most knowledgeable, gracious, and understanding lawyers you will ever encounter. His entire practice has been designed to make the client feel comfortable while being the center of focus for the entire firm. If you have an estate planning issue, you can be assured Bob will find the solution for you. I have known Bob for the past 15 years through both state and national organizations, and I have personally seen and worked with his office and staff."

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Mark Slate

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Bob for many years. He is one of the best estate planning lawyers in the state, and country. In addition, he is very thoughtful and caring. I have worked with him on cases, and recommended several people to him because I know he will do the best possible job."

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Joseph Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"During the past 10 years, Bob and I have collaborated on several estate planning, and post-death administrative matters. My clients and I have found Bob to be extremely well qualified in all estate planning and administrative matters, and very easy to work with."

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Karen Brady

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Bob's experience and dedication. Bob and I have worked together for years in national organizations including the Sunbridge Fellowship of Masters and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Bob is knowledgeable and caring, while very generous with his time in helping others."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Accredited Estate Planner, Estate Law Specialist Board

2004

Key Leader, Door County YMCA

2002

Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist, Estate law Specialist Board

1982

Supreme Court of the United States of America, American Bar Association

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Owner, Ross Estate Planning

Associations

2010 - Present

Catholic Diocese of Green Bay Foundation

Member

2010 - Present

St. Norbert College Gift Planning Advisory Council

Member

2010 - Present

e-planners

Member

2006 - Present

St Josephs Church

Endowment Advisor

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Member

2000 - Present

Door County Memorial Hospital Ethics Committee

Member

1997 - Present

Wisconsin Council of Estate Planners

Member

1991 - Present

St Josephs Church

Choir Director

1988 - Present

Door County Sail and Power Squadron

Legal Officer

1976 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

2007 - 2009

The Clearing

Board Member

1999 - 2010

Estate Plannning Institute of Collaborative Resources

Chairman

1999 - 2002

State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors

Board of Governors

Education

1976

Marquette University Law School

Juris Doctor

1973

St Norbert College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Estate Planning

Wills and Trusts

2013

Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2013

Estate Planning

Trusts and Wills

2013

Crossroads at Big Creek

Trustee Training

2013

City of Sturgeon Bay

Wills and Trusts

2013

30th Annual Financial Planning Symposium

End of Life Documents

2012

Expert Advisor

Wills For Heros

2012

Charitable Planning Conference

Charitable Estate Planning

2012

2012 Annual Surveyors Institute

Estate Plan Pitfalls

2012

2012 Annual Surveyors Institute

Business Protection of Assets

2011

Northeast Wisconsin Estate Plan Council

Charitable Planning Doing Well by Doing Good

2011

National Association of Independent Financial Advisors

Estate Planning is not just for the Rich and Famous

2010

Roth Conversions

Understanding Roth Conversions

2010

Probate from Start to Finish Probate Process

2010

Philanthropy for today

Unlocking Donor Motivation

2010

National Association of Financial Advisors

IRA Stretch Trust

2010

Marquette Alumni Roundtable

Retirement Plan Exit Strategy

2010

Basic Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2010

61st Annual Surveyors Institute

Business Succession Planning

2010

61st Annual Surveyors Institute

Estate planning is Not Just for The Rich and Famous

2009

Wipfli

Retirement Plan Exit Strategy

2009

What Do Trustees Do?

Successor Trustee Training

2009

Estate Plan Council of NE Wisconsin

Business Succession Planning

2009

Door County Senior Center

Wills, Health Care Powers, Trusts

2009

Baylake Bank Private Banking

Retirement Plan Exit Strategy

2009

Associated Trust Company

Retirement Plan Exit Strategy

2008

State Farm Agents

Retirement Savings Tax Bomb

2007

Estate Plan Council of NE Wisconsin

Charitable Planning

Publications

2010

St. Norbert College Six Biggest IRA Beneficiary Form Mistakes

2008

Door County Land Trust “Making a Bargain Sale of Land to the Door County Land Trust”

2005

Your Life Your Legacy Your Life Your legacy

2003

Quantum Press publication Giving Philanthropy For Everyone

Languages

English

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