{"id":10,"date":"2017-04-27T10:35:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T15:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2020-08-04T04:49:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T09:49:12","slug":"menomonee-falls-family-law-estate-planning-probate-lawyer-john-f-zeckel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zeckellawoffice.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Menomonee Falls Family Law, Estate Planning &#038; Probate Lawyer John F. 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Zeckel, S.C. has been practicing law for over 30 years. After a decade of working at established law firms, he founded his private practice to better serve the needs of his valued clients in 1994. Since then, he has helped countless individuals and families resolve their issues and go on to lead happier, financially secure lives.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=&#8221;#fcfcfc&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596530289957{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596534046155{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"webcopy\">\n<p class=\"p-tit\">Experienced Wisconsin Lawyer Protects Your Rights in Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate Matters<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-cont\">The Law Office of John F. Zeckel, S.C. in Menomonee Falls, WI is a local law firm that prides itself on its ability to deliver exceptional legal services in a personable manner. Our principal attorney, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/attorney-profile\/\">John F. Zeckel<\/a>, has more than 35 years of legal experience that he puts to good use to serve his valued clients throughout Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, and Washington County. Our professional team is ready to assist you with any legal matter that has affected you in the areas of family law, estate planning, or probate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-tit\">How We Can Help<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-cont\">At the Law Office of John F. Zeckel, S.C., we provide comprehensive legal services to our clients. We tailor a plan that is specific to your individual needs. Some of the ways that we can assist you to include;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explaining your rights \u2013 It is imperative that you work with a legal advocate who can thoroughly explain how your legal rights are affected based on your current situation.<\/li>\n<li>Filing your legal documents \u2013 Whether you have decided to get a divorce, need assistance in establishing paternity, or you need to submit documents to the probate court, we can assist you with these legal processes. It is important that your case meets all of the requirements and deadlines, and we can help ensure that it does.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting a detailed will or trust \u2013 Your will can nominate a guardian to care for your minor children, appoint an executor to carry out your final wishes, and explain how your property should be administered upon your death. A trust is a legal document that provides detailed instructions on how your property should be treated in the event of your incapacitation or death. We will draft documents and take steps to protect your interests.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting a power of attorney documents \u2013 You may need a trusted person at some point to help manage your finances, and we can help round out your <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/practice-areas\/estate-planning\/\">estate plan<\/a> with a power of attorney.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting healthcare documents \u2013 Provide your family with the peace of mind that you have carefully considered the end of life care and have prepared documents that make these difficult decisions so your family does not have to.<\/li>\n<li>Resolving disputes \u2013 Not all disputes have to wind up in a litigated case. Our experienced legal advocates can often help resolve disputes that arise before they get out of hand.<\/li>\n<li>Administering your trust \u2013 Our dedicated and knowledgeable lawyers can help administer your trust according to your wishes.<\/li>\n<li>Administering your estate \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/practice-areas\/probate\/\">probate process<\/a> is complex, and our team can guide you through it.<\/li>\n<li>Representing you in court \u2013 If you do need to assert your rights in court, trust your case to a seasoned litigator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p-tit\">Contact Us to Get Started<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-cont\">Our principal attorney has dedicated his illustrious career to helping individuals and families deal with legal matters involving <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/practice-areas\/family-law\/\">family law<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/practice-areas\/estate-planning\/\">estate planning<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeckellaw.wpengine.com\/practice-areas\/probate\/\">probate<\/a>. 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