Atty. Stephen J. Wesolick
Stephen has been a licensed attorney for over 25 years, with extensive experience in complex business, commercial and family legal issues. More recently, he has dedicated himself to helping families navigate the challenging and ever-changing world of estate planning and elder law.
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Stephen J. Wesolick is a Principal Attorney based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Aspen Legacy Planning. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1993), and South Dakota (2006). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Sam Houston State University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen has been a licensed attorney for over 25 years, with extensive experience in complex business, commercial and family legal issues
- More recently, he has dedicated himself to helping families navigate the challenging and ever-changing world of estate planning and elder law
- He brings his experience, knowledge, and judgment into every client relationship to serve as a trusted advisor, understanding that each family’s situation is unique and special
- Decades of Legal Experience Having worked and supported himself through college and law school, Stephen graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1992
- He was first licensed as an attorney in Texas the same year and practiced in Houston for the first 14 years of his career
- In 2006, Stephen was admitted to the State Bar of South Dakota and established his firm in Rapid City
- He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 31 years and they have three sons
- Modern Solutions to Handle Your Needs Stephen is a member of WealthCounsel®, the premier community of nearly 4,000 trust and estate attorneys dedicated to the highest levels of service to families like yours
- Stephen is also a member of ElderCounsel® and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), providing the support and resources necessary to offer unparalleled services in elder law, special needs planning, and veterans pension planning
- What this means for clients is that they receive the benefits of a national law firm and, at the same time, the personal attention of a dedicated local team
- This combination is not available anywhere else
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen J. Wesolick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Stephen J. Wesolick is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in South Dakota →
Stephen J. Wesolick is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in South Dakota →
Stephen J. Wesolick is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Dakota →
Stephen J. Wesolick is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Dakota
Practicing law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rapid City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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