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WISCONSIN ESTATE
PLANNING FAQS
- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“There is nothing simple about the estate planning
process. While there is help to be had, you are the
one who has to make all the difficult decisions.”

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There is nothing simpleabout the estate planning process. While thereis help to
be had, you are theone who has to make all the difficult decisions.
Like many, you may not know the first thing about estateplanning. Thisis
particularlytrue if you have never gone through thisprocess in thepast. Rather
thanguess at what you should and should not be doing, it is important tolearn
more before making key decisions.
You canconsult with an estateplanning attorney. You cansearch online for
answers. You can speakwith otherswho have gone through thisprocessin the
past. It doesn’t matter which stepsyou taketo learn more. What mattersisthat
you end up with the right answers.

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Frequently Asked Questions
You aren’t the only person going through the estateplanning process. There are
many othersin the same positionasyou. Furthermore, millionsupon millions of
people have created an estateplan in thepast.
You canlearn from the questionsthat manyothers have asked. Here is a list of 10
frequentlyasked estateplanning questions:
1. Whoneeds estateplanning?
2. At what age should you consider creating anestateplan?
3. What isthe probateprocessand how canyou help your family avoid it?
4. What stepscan you take to ensure that your familydoesn’t get hit with a large
tax bill upon your death?
5. Are you familiar with thedifferencesbetweena trust and a will?
6. What arethe finer details, pros, and cons of a living trust?
7. Should you only consider a trust if you have a lot of money and assets?
8. What aresome of the many mistakesothershave madewhen creating an
estateplan?
9. Who canyou turnto for help when getting started?
10. How often should you review and makechangesto your estateplan?

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Finding Answers to your Questions
If you are not quitereadyto createan estateplan, you can search online for
answers to all your questions. Also, don’t shy away from asking others, such
as your parents, for adviceand guidance. Anybodywho has created an
estateplan in the past canlikely provide you with some level of expertise.
Once you realize it is timeto get started, thereis no substitutionfor hiring
an estateplanning attorney. Thisperson knows the ins and outs of the
process, including thelaws in your state. They can also provideyou with
tipsand advicefor avoiding mistakesthat haveplagued those beforeyou.
When choosing an estateplanning attorney, askthe following questions:
How much experiencedoyou have?
What areyour fees and what does the cost entail?
How long will it taketo finish the process?
Can you provide references?
What do you need from me in order to get started?
These are just a few of the manyquestionsyou canask as you compareestate
planning attorneys, hoping to find the legal professionalwho canprovideyou
with the assistanceyou need.
The more estateplanning FAQs you answer, the easier it becomesto move
forward with the processand feel good about whereyou stand. The estateplan
you createtodaywill probablychangeover time. Even so, you need a place to
start.

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About Krueger & Hernandez SC
Krueger & Hernandez is a safe haven for you and your legal issues to be solved in an open
and friendly environment through open communication and the joint efforts of you, the
attorneys and the entire team. We are Real Lawyers for Real People. Whether you have
been injured by the negligence of another, in the work place or an adverse reaction to a
vaccine, we will level the playing field of the legal system against big corporations, employers,
insurance companies and the government to ensure you receive the legal justice you deserve.
For estate planning, We provide guidance, education and enlightenment to all people of all
economic levels, ethnic backgrounds and beliefs as to the importance of having an estate plan
in place. An estate plan will preserve your legacy of not only your material possessions but
more importantly your loved ones and their relationship with one another. Children matter
most to us in all family law matters. We will fight to preserve a child’s protection. In your
divorce we help you realize that divorce is not an end but a new beginning. We Listen. We
Care. We Get Results.
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