Powerlist – Jeff Riester – Godfrey & Kahn

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Jeff Riester, of counsel in Godfrey & Kahn’s Appleton office, uses complex, innovative techniques to help his clients meet their estate planning objectives.

Riester primarily focuses on estate planning. He works with clients to prepare wills and establish trusts and related instruments to achieve their personal and tax planning goals. In addition, Riester handles the settlement of many estates, including the disposition of estate tax matters.

He also helps businesses and estates with succession planning to ensure the retention of wealth by families and businesses.

A founding member of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region in Appleton, Riester frequently counsels charitable organizations, including both private and community foundations.

Riester’s practice is not limited to estate planning. He provides counsel to owners of closely held or family owned companies related to the sale and purchase of businesses and executive compensation matters. Riester also provides counsel to a Northeast Wisconsin healthcare system.

He is a member of the American Bar Association, Outagamie County Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin.