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11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of our veterans. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms and our country is an inspiration to us all.

To all who have served, thank you for your service. We are forever grateful.

10/29/2024

Halloween Safety Tips: Avoid Personal Injury This Spooky Season!

With Halloween just around the corner, remember to stay safe! Whether you’re trick-or-treating or driving through neighborhoods, watch out for pedestrians, wear reflective gear, and avoid distractions. Accidents happen, but many can be prevented with a little extra caution. Stay safe, and enjoy a fun and injury-free Halloween!

10/27/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Day Seven!
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Our final reason for having an estate plan is all about planning for the unexpected: Reason #7: Plan for Incapacity
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An estate plan isn’t just about what happens after you’re gone—it also includes planning for if you become incapacitated. With documents like a financial power of attorney, you can appoint a trusted person to manage your finances if you’re unable to do so yourself.
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This ensures your affairs are handled smoothly and according to your wishes, even if you can’t make decisions yourself.
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10/26/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Day Six!
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Today’s reason is about keeping harmony in your family: Reason #6: Reduce Family Conflicts
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By clearly outlining your wishes and intentions in an estate plan, you can help prevent disputes among family members. Estate planning reduces confusion, minimizes disagreements, and provides a clear path for your loved ones to follow.
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This helps your family focus on supporting each other during a difficult time, rather than navigating uncertainty.
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10/25/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Day Five!
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Today’s reason is about making sure your healthcare wishes are honored: Reason #5: Healthcare Decision-Making
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An estate plan can include documents like a healthcare power of attorney or a living will. These documents allow you to express your wishes for medical treatment and appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if you’re unable to do so.
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Taking proactive steps provides peace of mind, knowing that your healthcare preferences will be respected.
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10/24/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Day Four!
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Today’s reason is all about saving money for your loved ones: Reason #4: Minimize Estate Taxes
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With a proper estate plan, you can utilize strategies to reduce or even eliminate estate and gift taxes, preserving more of your wealth for your beneficiaries. At Levine Eisberner LLC, we like to make sure your plan is as comprehensive as it can be - this often means that we coordinate with your financial advisor and your accountant to help ensure your goals are understood and accomplished.
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Planning ahead means more of what you’ve worked hard for goes to the people you care about most.
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10/23/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week - Day Three!
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Today’s reason is one of the most important for parents: Reason #3: Protection for Minor Children
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If you have minor children, an estate plan allows you to designate guardians to care for them if something happens to you. This way, you can make sure your children are looked after by someone you trust.
Don’t leave such a crucial decision to chance—take steps now to protect your children’s future.
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10/22/2024

National Estate Planning Awareness Week Continues!

Today, we're sharing Reason #2: Avoid Probate

Proper estate planning can help you avoid or minimize the probate process. Why is this important? Because probate can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful for your loved ones.

With an estate plan, you make things easier for your family and save them from unnecessary complications during an already difficult time.

10/21/2024

Happy National Estate Planning Awareness Week!
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Throughout this week, we want to highlight 7 reasons why you should create an estate plan.
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Day One - Reason #1: Control Over Asset Distribution
An estate plan allows you to decide exactly how your assets are distributed upon your death. This ensures your property goes to the beneficiaries you choose and aligns with your wishes.
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Without a plan, the state decides how your assets are divided, which might not match your goals. A thorough estate plan helps guarantee that all your assets are accounted for and appropriately provided for, according to your wishes.
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10/15/2024

With the start of deer hunting season upon us, it's important to make sure you're responsibly following Wisconsin hunting laws and regulations. Check out our blog post to learn more!

Deer hunting has long been a tradition in the State of Wisconsin. Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents, as well as tourists, register to participate. Hunting is a highly regulated activity, so if you do not come equipped with the information of the statutes, you may receive a hefty consequen...

10/08/2024

As the leaves fall and the weather changes, road conditions can become more dangerous. Wet leaves, fog, and shorter daylight hours are common challenges for drivers during autumn.
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Stay safe on the road this fall by:
🔶Reducing your speed, especially on wet or slippery roads.
🔶Being extra cautious of changing visibility due to fog or early sunsets.
🔶Ensuring your vehicle is well-maintained, including your brakes and tires.
🔶Keep an emergency kit in your car. Make sure it includes reflective warning triangles or flares to enhance your visibility if you need to pull over, keeping you and other drivers safe.
If you’re injured in an accident due to another driver's negligence, our personal injury team is here to help. Stay safe out there!

10/01/2024

Healthcare Power of Attorney in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know

Did you know that Wisconsin is not explicitly a next-of-kin state when it comes to making healthcare decisions? Instead, Wisconsin law allows individuals to designate a healthcare agent through a Power of Attorney for Healthcare instrument.


Key Points:
🔹"Next-of-kin" refers to a person's closest living relatives, such as a spouse, parents, adult children, or siblings. While they may have a role in decision-making in the absence of a designated healthcare agent, Wisconsin law gives priority to a formally designated healthcare agent.
🔹The healthcare agent, if formally designated, has the legal authority to make medical decisions for the "principal" (i.e. you).
🔹This designation must be made by someone of sound mind who is at least 18 years old.
🔹The agent must act in good faith and follow the principal's wishes, or, if no specific directives exist, make decisions in the principal's best interest.
🔹This power can be revoked at any time by the principal.

By designating a healthcare agent, you ensure that someone you trust is empowered to make healthcare decisions if you're unable to. It's an important step in protecting your autonomy and providing clear guidance to your loved ones.


Don't wait for an emergency to get this in place—plan ahead for peace of mind. At Levine Eisberner LLC, we make it easy to set up Powers of Attorney by offering a flat-fee service. Contact us today to discuss your options!