Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center Krause Estate Planning and Elder Law Center in Brookfield, Madison, and Oregon offers a wide range of estate plan

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center offers comprehensive estate planning and elder law services for a wide range of matters, including wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning. The talented legal professionals at Krause Estate Planning and Elder Law Center understand how busy their clients are, which is why they use their full resources and knowledge of the law to guide them through the legal pr

ocess and ensure their documents are properly completed. Clients who choose Krause Estate Planning and Elder Law Center to handle their estate planning matters get a team of reliable legal professionals in their corner who are always available to address their questions and concerns.

Income Taxes in Wisconsin can become an important responsibility when an estate earns interest, dividends, rent, or othe...
09/02/2026

Income Taxes in Wisconsin can become an important responsibility when an estate earns interest, dividends, rent, or other income after death. Personal Representatives must separate these estate earnings from the decedent’s final individual income while maintaining accurate records for required fiduciary tax filings.

Read the full blog: Learn when Form 1041 and Wisconsin Form 2 may be required, why estates need an EIN, how beneficiary distributions affect taxable income, which administration expenses may be deductible, and how fiscal-year elections can affect estate tax reporting.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/income-taxes-in-wisconsin-form-1041-a-personal-representatives-guide-to-estate-earnings/

College Savings can become a meaningful part of legacy planning when Wisconsin families use 529 plans to support educati...
09/01/2026

College Savings can become a meaningful part of legacy planning when Wisconsin families use 529 plans to support education while pursuing valuable tax advantages, flexible beneficiary planning, and generational wealth goals. Thoughtful contributions can help parents and grandparents transfer opportunity alongside financial resources.

Read the full blog: Learn how Wisconsin 529 plans support estate planning, how superfunding can accelerate wealth transfer, what happens when an account owner dies, how FAFSA rules affect grandparent-owned plans, and what options exist for unused education funds.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/the-legacy-of-learning-framing-college-savings-and-wisconsin-529-plans-as-a-gift-for-future-generations/

An Estate Planning Attorney can help Wisconsin families avoid unexpected HSA taxes by carefully coordinating beneficiary...
08/31/2026

An Estate Planning Attorney can help Wisconsin families avoid unexpected HSA taxes by carefully coordinating beneficiary designations with retirement accounts, trusts, and broader legacy planning. Because HSA inheritance rules differ significantly for spouses and non-spouse beneficiaries, choosing the right beneficiary can protect valuable tax advantages.

Read the full blog: Learn why spouse beneficiaries receive favorable treatment, how non-spouse beneficiaries may face immediate taxable income, why naming an estate or trust requires care, how saved medical receipts can reduce HSA balances, and why Wisconsin tax rules matter.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/the-hsa-tax-trap-what-every-wisconsin-estate-planning-attorney-wants-you-to-know-before-you-name-a-beneficiary/

A Probate Attorney can help Wisconsin families navigate vehicle, boat, and other titled asset transfers when ownership, ...
08/28/2026

A Probate Attorney can help Wisconsin families navigate vehicle, boat, and other titled asset transfers when ownership, missing titles, liens, or estate requirements complicate the process. Understanding the correct transfer procedure early can help prevent unnecessary probate delays and administrative mistakes.

Read the full blog: Learn when simplified vehicle transfers may apply, what special rights surviving spouses have, how joint ownership wording affects transfers, how missing titles and liens are handled, and why proper planning can simplify titled asset administration.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/losing-the-keys-to-the-estate-how-a-wisconsin-probate-attorney-untangles-vehicle-boat-and-titled-asset-transfers/

An astate planning attorney can help Brookfield families align real estate, retirement accounts, beneficiary designation...
08/27/2026

An astate planning attorney can help Brookfield families align real estate, retirement accounts, beneficiary designations, trusts, and incapacity documents into one coordinated strategy. Proper asset alignment can reduce conflicting inheritance instructions, unnecessary probate, and costly planning gaps while protecting your intended legacy.

Read the full blog: Learn why beneficiary designations can override a will, how property ownership affects probate, why naming trusts as retirement beneficiaries requires care, how Wisconsin marital property rules affect planning, and why regular estate plan reviews keep every asset aligned.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/securing-your-brookfield-legacy-why-a-local-estate-planning-attorney-must-align-your-property-retirement-accounts-and-beneficiaries/

A Probate Bond may be required during Wisconsin probate to protect beneficiaries, creditors, and estate assets when a Pe...
08/25/2026

A Probate Bond may be required during Wisconsin probate to protect beneficiaries, creditors, and estate assets when a Personal Representative is appointed. Understanding bond requirements early can help prevent unnecessary delays while ensuring fiduciary duties and court obligations are properly fulfilled.

Read the full blog: Learn when a probate bond may be required, how bond amounts are determined, whether a will can waive the requirement, who pays the premium, what alternatives may be available, and how early preparation can keep estate administration moving efficiently.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/navigating-wisconsin-probate-how-to-know-if-you-need-a-probate-bond-and-how-to-avoid-delays/

Waffle Day celebrates centuries of food history that transformed simple batter cooked between medieval irons into one of...
08/25/2026

Waffle Day celebrates centuries of food history that transformed simple batter cooked between medieval irons into one of America’s most recognizable breakfast favorites. From European culinary traditions to modern brunch culture, waffles have evolved while remaining a beloved comfort food across generations.

Read the full blog: Learn how waffle history began, why August 24 became National Waffle Day, how waffle irons evolved, why Belgian waffles became an American sensation, and how treasured recipes, cookware, and food traditions can become part of a family legacy.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/national-waffle-day-from-medieval-irons-to-an-american-breakfast-favorite/

An Estate Planning Attorney can help families preserve more than financial wealth by incorporating ethical wills that sh...
08/24/2026

An Estate Planning Attorney can help families preserve more than financial wealth by incorporating ethical wills that share personal values, family stories, life lessons, and hopes for future generations. This guidance can give beneficiaries meaningful context behind an estate plan.

Read the full blog: Learn how ethical wills differ from legal documents, why they can strengthen legacy planning, how they may reduce family misunderstandings, how they can guide discretionary trusts, and why preserving purpose alongside property creates a more meaningful family legacy.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/more-than-money-how-an-estate-planning-attorney-uses-ethical-wills-to-transfer-purpose-not-just-wealth/

Senior Citizens enrich families and communities through decades of life experience, generational wisdom, leadership, men...
08/22/2026

Senior Citizens enrich families and communities through decades of life experience, generational wisdom, leadership, mentorship, and meaningful contributions. National Senior Citizens Day celebrates older adults while highlighting the importance of healthy aging, independence, social connection, dignity, and continued community engagement.

Read the full blog: Learn why National Senior Citizens Day matters, how healthy aging and social inclusion support senior wellbeing, why generational wisdom deserves preservation, how families can support independence, and why thoughtful estate planning helps protect dignity, choice, and legacy.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/national-senior-citizens-day-celebrating-the-contributions-and-wisdom-of-older-adults/

Medicaid Recovery can put a family home and other estate assets at risk after long-term care, making proactive Wisconsin...
08/21/2026

Medicaid Recovery can put a family home and other estate assets at risk after long-term care, making proactive Wisconsin estate planning essential for protecting property while preserving Medicaid eligibility. Understanding recovery rules early can help families avoid costly planning mistakes.

Read the full blog: Learn how Wisconsin Medicaid estate recovery reaches certain probate and non-probate assets, why revocable trusts offer limited protection, how irrevocable trusts and the five-year look-back work, and which family protections may help preserve your home and legacy.

https://estateplanningpeople.com/blog/the-shadow-debt-how-wisconsin-estate-planning-shields-your-home-from-medicaid-recovery/

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