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Attorney Peter Harbach is a partner at Hooper Law Office and president emeritus of the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys. Peter teaches nationally on elder law topics including Medicaid’s expanded estate recovery laws and Veteran Pension benefit planning. He is a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Wisconsin Elder Law Section, and is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Peter earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University as a St. Ignatius Academic Scholarship recipient. After graduation, Peter worked in an accounting department which worked closely with and assisted the company's in-house counsel. He then decided to return to school and attended Marquette University Law School. He focused his course of study in estate planning and family law.
Peter is an avid baseball fan and attended Brewers’ playoff victories in 2008 and 2011. His hobbies also include music, homebrewing, and Shorei Kempo karate
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Elder Law
45%
18 years | 500 cases
Estate Planning
45%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Probate
10%
18 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Peter B. Harbach's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and insightful
Peter understood my issues and provided useful insights. Since he was out of state, he kindly made a referral to a CA attorney who really knew his stuff. I appreciate the help.
Posted by Will | March 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trustworthy, Courteous, Professional, and Informative
I'm glad Peter was recommended to me. From the start, he was informative and supportive of my needs as his client. He made sure I understood the finer points of my situation, advised ways to prepare, and was respectful of my wishes on how to proceed. He was a strong advocate for me and showed dete...
Posted by Larry | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable, Professional and Accommodating
I am a financial advisor in the Fox Valley area with 30 years of experience. I have sent Peter numerous clients as well as my own family and friends over the years, and I also consistently attend the continuing education courses for financial professionals provided by his firm. After working with m...
Posted by Heidi | September 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Service
I recently worked with Peter to transition my great aunt to an assisted living facility. He was incredibily knowledgeable, prompt, and compassionate. He informed us of VA funds that were available to her that we were unaware of; this will ensure that she can afford the care that she deserves for yea...
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015
Wonderful Resource for my Clients
I have sent a number of my customers to Peter for estate planning reviews and Medicaid planning. They are always very impressed with his knowledge and ability to explain complex legal strategies in terms they can understand. Most recently, he protected my customer's family from financial ruin stemm...
Peter B. Harbach's Lawyer Endorsements
"Peter is highly knowledgeable and works diligently for his clients. Always responsive to phone calls and emails. Peter is used as a resource by numerous attorneys for complicated legal questions; especially in his highly specialized areas of expertise. I endorse Peter Harbach."
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"During the past 3 years, Peter and I have collaborated on several estate planning, and elder law matters. My clients and I have found Peter to be extremely well qualified in estate planning and elder law matters, and very easy to work with."
"I have known Peter for several years now and I have always been impressed with his passion for estate planning. It is this passion that makes him a fantastic attorney. I would not hesitate to entrust a family member with Peter's services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter has vast expertise in the areas of estate planning, Medicaid planning and VA pension planning."
"I endorse Peter Harbach and the Hooper Law Office as the best choice in the Fox Valley Area for estate planning. Since they specialize in this area, they can provide you with the best advice for your personal needs. Peter is a top notch attorney and will provide you with top notch estate planning advice."
"I have known attorney Harbach since we were classmates at Marquette University Law School. His attention to detail is second to none and his legal drafting skills are precise. Because of these qualities, I refer all of my clients to attorney Harbach for their estate planning needs."
"Peter is the first lawyer I think of when people ask me for a referral to an estate planning attorney. His professionalism and courtesy to his clients demonstrates a commitment to his practice that is unmatched. He loves what he does, which is always one of the important factors when looking for an attorney. Passion and motivation ensure that he will always work to his very best ability. He is capable, teaches other people two and three times his age how to deal with the laws and regulations in his industry, and he continues to keep himself updated on all of the latest issues in his area of law. He handles the issues his clients bring him with care and consideration, understanding that each one is bringing something very personal and important to the table for him to review. Peter is a lawyer you can trust and one who will make sure your case is done right with minimal stress and worry. I have worked with Peter for a long time, and I strongly endorse him and and his work."
"As a law school classmate and friend, Peter has proven himself to be a trustworthy, responsive, and intelligent individual. He has provided me and others close to me with expert estate planning advice."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Best Presentation, Wisconsin Counsel of Estate Planning Attorneys
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Hooper Law Office
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Petit & Dommershausen
2007 - 2008
Clerk, Clerk for the Honorable Claire Fiorenza
2007 - 2007
Intern, Wisconsin Department Of Justice
Associations
2014 - Present
Fox Valley Veterans CouncilAssociate Member
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
Thompson Community CenterVolunteer Attorney
2010 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2010 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2010 - Present
Department of Veterans AffairsAccredited Attorney
2009 - Present
Outagamie County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Fox Valley Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2007 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2014 - 2017
Wisconsin Council of Estate Planning AttorneysPresident
2007 - 2008
Phi Alpha DeltaExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Veteran Pension Planning
More affordable long term care
In the Matter of DMK
Protective environment and care
Education
2008
Marquette U
Law
2004
Marquette University
Bachelors of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Long Term Care Immersion Camp
8 credit CE Long Term Care
2019
Elder Law Series
Ways to Plan for Care with Your Most Valuable Assets
2019
Elder Law Education Series
What is a Trust?
2019
Elder Law Education Series
Planning for Disability
2019
Annual Elder Law Update
VA and Medicaid Planning
2017
Symposium on Elder Law
Public Seminars on Estate Planning and Elder Law
2017
Retired Spring Conference
Selecting Wills & Trusts
2017
Fall Meeting
Veterans Pension Planning
2017
Do You Have All Your Ducks in a Row?
Estate & Long Term Care Planning
2015
WFRV TV appearance
Gifts and Taxation Planning
2015
WFRV Morning Show
Disability Planning
2015
Television appearance WFRV
Veteran Pension Benefits
2015
Spring Meeting
Client Intake Process
2015
National Symposium - San Diego
Veteran Pension Benefits Expert Panel
2015
National Symposium - San Diego
Expanded Estate Recovery
2015
National Conference - Iowa
Veteran Pension Benefits
2015
Agent Conference
Veteran Pension Benefits
2014
State Farm Agent Meeting
Estate and Long Term Care
2014
New York Life Agent Meeting
Estates, Medicaid, and Veteran Benefits
2013
State Farm Annual Conference
Estate Planning Update
2013
Quarterly Luncheon
Estate Planning for Families
2013
Public Educational Seminar
2013 Estate Tax Update
2013
Monthly Luncheon
Estate and Long Term Care Planning
2013
Luncheon
Estate Planning & Disability
2013
long term care planning
Elder law
2013
General Public Seminar
Planning for Long Term Care
2013
Funeral Home Education
Estate Planning for the future
2012
Wills vs. Trusts
Modern Estate Planning
2012
Using Reverse Mortgages with Elderly Clients
Reverse Mortgages
2012
Insurance Continuing Education
Probate and Trust Settlement
2012
Green Bay Elder Law Seminar
Medicaid Planning
2012
General Public
VA Benefit Planning
2012
General Education Seminar
Estate Planning
2012
General Education Seminar
Estate Planning
2012
Fox Valley Financial Planners CE
Trust Settlement and Probate
2012
Coordinating Veteran Benefits with Medicaid
Long Term Care Planning
2012
Appleton Elder Law Seminar
Medicaid Planning
2012
Appleton Education 2012
Nursing Home Protection Planning
2011
WTAQ 97.5
VA Pension Benefits
2011
Update Seminar
Property Ownership Effects
2011
Spring Meeting
Veteran Pension Planning
2011
Quarterly Education
Veteran Pension Planning
2011
Planning for Qualified Assets
Retirement Planning
2011
Monthly Meeting
VA Benefit Planning
2011
Insurance providers CE
Trust Funding
2011
Insurance Continuing Education
Intro to Heritage Planning
2011
Client Update
Intro to Social Security
2011
Annual Ethics Education
Ethical Case Studies
2011
2011 Tax Law Update
Changes to Tax Laws
2010
Estate Planning in a Nutshell
Estate Planning
2010
Educational Update
Recent Developments in Estate Tax Law
2010
Appleton Public Education
Estate Planning Basics
Publications
2014
Your Life, Your Legacy
Estate Planning for Younger Families
2012
Your Life, Your Legacy
Probate & Trust Settlement
2010
Your Life, Your Legacy
Nursing Homes and Long Term Care
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
There are four siblings on my mom's deed and three want to sell and one does not can they legally sell without permission
11 Jul 2023
Q&A
My Brother passed without a will. Can I find out if I am a beneficiary on any of his assets??
26 May 2022
Q&A
Can an executor enlist a realtor and sell a house from under deeded heirs?
21 Jun 2020