Estate planning is an often overlooked piece of life. Many people don’t want to think about it, don’t have the time to deal with it or don’t understand it. So what exactly is estate planning? It is more than just a Will, more than naming an “executor,” more than deciding who will get the antique engagement ring you inherited from your grandmother. Estate planning should certainly include those things, but it is much more, or at least with the assistance of an able attorney, it should be.
Did you know that if you don’t have an estate plan, the State of Wisconsin provides one for you, no matter what your wishes are? And it will assess your estate hefty probate fees to do so. The U.S. government and the State of Wisconsin may deplete your estate even further through tax laws, so that less will be passed on to your loved ones.
Planning for the worst doesn’t have to be a morbid or painful experience. We strive to make the process a structured and positive one with the final product being your peace of mind . . . knowing that you have done everything you can to protect your family. We can help you.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Contracts
- Beneficiary Designations
- Deeds
- Estate tax planning
- Gift tax planning