Overview
Stephanie Rapp counsels high net worth individuals on all aspects of complex trust and estate planning and administration. She has extensive experience in managing estate and trust administration matters in and out of the Florida court systems, where she is skilled in navigating contentious issues and advising fiduciaries. She assists clients with the meticulous preparation of estate planning documents to meet their financial and personal goals. Stephanie regularly advises clients on critical issues unique to creating estate plans in Florida.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
- University of Florida, B.S., cum laude, 2005
Admissions
- US District Court Southern District of Florida
- State of Florida
Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
- Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council
- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Class VI of the Florida Fellows Institute
- Leadership West Palm Beach, Class of 2011
- Palm Beach Tax Institute, Member, 2009-2012
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2008-2013
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Selected to the list of Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), Estate Planning and Probate, 2023
Selected to list of Top Lawyers, Trusts & Estates, by Palm Beach Illustrated, 2023-2024
Community Involvement
Impact the Palm Beaches
Rosarian Academy, Board of Directors, 2021; Executive Board, 2022-2023
Support Dance, Inc. Board of Directors, 2008-2013; Annual Gala, Chair, 2011
Junior League of the Palm Beaches, 2008-2015
Quantum House, Board Member, 2011-2014
In The Media
Speaking Engagements
- "Basic Probate Administration: Navigating Fundamental Issues Arising in Florida Probate," The Florida Bar, November 1, 2022
- "Special Needs Persons and Guardian Advocacy Workshop, " Bella's Angels, September 15, 2022
- It's Tricky: Navigating a Potpourri of Probate Pitfalls in Florida, November 19, 2021
- Summer Celebration All in for the Arts, Lido Advisors, July 29, 2021
Media Mention
- Top Lawyers 2023, Palm Beach Illustrated , September 2023