Firm News
At Wokwicz Law Offices, LLC, we believe that regular communication with our clients on relevant and important topics is key to providing a more complete service for our clients. With this in mind, we are happy to share news of our firm and, perhaps even more importantly, legal and final news that are likely to effect our clients.
- Jul. 26 2021
Digital Assets, Social Media, Accounts, and Passwords in Estate Planning
In today’s digital age, electronic devices, online accounts, and cloud storage are inescapable parts of every day life. The challenges and stay-at-home orders of Covid reinforced this reality even more over the past 17 months. Our lives are intertwined with … Read more
- Mar. 24 2020
Covid-19: We Are Fully Open for Business with Safety Modifications
LAST UPDATED: June 10, 2021 We are happy to report that as restrictions due to Covid-19 continue to be relaxed by government and health officials, Wokwicz Law Offices, LLC, has returned to holding in-person client meetings, while continuing to follow … Read more
- Dec. 10 2019
Beneficiary Designations – An Often Overlooked Part of Estate Planning
Creating a Wisconsin revocable trust or will is not the final step in the estate planning process. Beneficiary designations – naming who will receive which assets – is a must do second step of the estate planning process. Often, a … Read more
- Oct. 24 2019
Grandparent Gifting: The Right Way to Gift to Grandchildren
In our experience as estate planning attorneys, we know that grandparents love giving gifts to their grandchildren. For our clients able to make significant gifts to their grandchildren, they find it rewarding to help their grandchildren with educational expenses and … Read more
- Oct. 1 2019
Trustee Selection for Estate Planning
The importance of trustee selection cannot be overstated when drafting a new estate plan in Wisconsin. Trusts require a trustee to manage and sells assets, divide property, pay bills, file taxes, distribute property to beneficiaries, and hire experts to assist … Read more
- Sep. 12 2019
Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan When I Move to Wisconsin?
In the USA, estate planning laws are made by each state. Wisconsin is no exception, and has very unique estate planning laws and statutes. As such, everyone moving the State of Wisconsin would do well to seriously consider how Wisconsin’s … Read more