On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Aug 22, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Most households in Wisconsin have a pet, but few people think about what would happen to their animals if they suddenly passed away. Even though most people live far longer than dogs, cats and other domestic animals, planning for the future of a pet in case of the...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Aug 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Wisconsin residents may be able to use a series of documents that determine what happens to their property after they die. The documents can also be used to determine who cares for a minor child after a parent passes. Anyone who is 18 or older can benefit from having...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Jul 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
For some people in Wisconsin, using a trust can offer certain estate planning advantages. The estate owner will maintain a higher level of control over their assets and be able to dispense funds responsibly to beneficiaries. Trusts also make it easier to pass on...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
People in Wisconsin can use an estate plan to help ensure that their financial strategy is sound. It can also help ensure that their preferences are honored when their assets are handed out to beneficiaries and can provide a sense of assurance that they have done what...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Jun 13, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
As the Internet becomes more of a part of everyday life for people in Wisconsin and the rest of the world, families have to think differently about how they plan for the future. Everything from online bank accounts to social media profiles make have significant value,...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | May 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Blended families in Wisconsin often have a number of complicated decisions to make over the years. In some cases, these complications arise when people come together with small children from previous relationships. In other cases, the issues can manifest when people...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
In Wisconsin and across the United States, many people handle their estate planning via less expensive online legal services. Although drafting a will via a do-it-yourself website sounds like a good idea, this method can cause unexpected errors. For instance, the plan...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Mar 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
A Wisconsin resident who wishes to undergo the process of being cryogenically frozen at death might also be concerned about having access to funds on revival. A revival or future income trust can be created to allow this. This type of trust is controversial for...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Mar 11, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
People in Wisconsin who have gotten ahead of the game and established trusts as part of their estate plans may sometimes have cause to regret it. Those who create an irrevocable dynasty trust, for example, when their children are young might later feel that they...
On behalf of Walden Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C. | Jan 28, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Adequate estate planning is something that all Wisconsin individuals should have in mind, particularly those who have acquired significant wealth in their lifetimes. Scandalous estate litigation cases commonly reported by tabloid publications invariably involve...
