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Trusts vs. Wills – Understanding Estate Planning

Trusts and wills are both estate planning tools used to manage and distribute assets upon an individual’s death, but they…

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Exploring Property Transfer Options at Death: Beneficiary Designations, Wills, and Trusts

Transferring property at death is a crucial aspect of estate planning, ensuring that assets are distributed according to an individual’s…

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What to do when someone dies.

Dealing with the aftermath of someone’s death can be a challenging and emotional time. People are often anxious to resolve…

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Advance Directives and Dementia

What is an Advance Healthcare Directive? Advance Healthcare Directives (also known as a health care power of attorney or living…

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A Half Century of Outstanding Service: Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik Celebrates Partner Chuck Hanson’s 50th Year Admittance to Wisconsin Bar

La Crosse, WI, July 2023 – Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik is proud to announce and commemorate the extraordinary…

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Attorney Frank Doherty Successfully Defends General Contractor on Building Project Dispute

Attorney Frank Doherty of Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik, La Crosse, Wisconsin, represented Fowler & Hammer, which was the…

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Make Sure Your Beneficiary Designations Match Your Estate Planning Goals

Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date and are consistent with the rest of your estate plan. 

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Stay Ahead of Worker’s Compensation Laws: Insights from Partner Attorney Garett T. Pankratz

Partner Attorney Garett T. Pankratz recently delivered a compelling presentation as the featured speaker for the La Crosse County Bar…

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Hale Skemp Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2023

Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik has received the following rankings in the Eau Claire area by U.S. News–Best Layers “Best Law…

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HALE SKEMP ATTORNEYS SELECTED FOR 2022 WISCONSIN SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS LIST

Garett Pankratz and Mason Schultz have been selected to the 2022 Wisconsin Rising Stars list.  Each year, no more than…

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