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Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Assets, Heirs, and Legacies 2025

Product ID: CA3839W
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

This program is a compilation of previously recorded seminars.

Four estate planning fundamentals in one

Sharpen your estate planning skills in just one morning. Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Assets, Heirs, and Legacies combines four foundational estate planning programs into a single, streamlined webcast designed for maximum impact and convenience. Whether you’re new to estate planning or reinforcing your experience, this half-day session delivers the content, clarity, and credits you need in a single, cost-effective package.

Planning Essentials for Small and Modest Estates
Even modest estates deserve strategic guidance. Unpack key planning tools for clients who don’t have complex tax issues but still need firm estate plans. Learn how to safeguard their assets, avoid probate, and provide peace of mind through essential documents like wills, living trusts, and health care directives. 

Top 10 Mistakes Made with Beneficiary Designations
Overlooked or outdated beneficiary choices can unravel even the most thoughtful plans. Explore common beneficiary designation blunders and understand how they can lead to unintended tax burdens, legal complications, and familial conflict. Receive practical guidance on safeguarding your clients’ intentions while avoiding costly missteps. 

Legacy Planning for the Family Property
Helping clients preserve treasured vacation homes, farms, or cabins across generations can be challenging. Discover how to craft sustainable governance structures, restrict ownership to family members, and plan for expenses while keeping sentimental properties a source of joy, not conflict. 

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Member $199.00

Non-Member $279.00

Credits

4.5 CLE

Date and Time

Wednesday, June 11, 20258:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

Add to Calendar 6/11/2025 8:30:00 AM 6/11/2025 12:30:00 PM America/Chicago Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Assets, Heirs, and Legacies 2025

This program is a compilation of previously recorded seminars.

Four estate planning fundamentals in one

Sharpen your estate planning skills in just one morning. Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Assets, Heirs, and Legacies combines four foundational estate planning programs into a single, streamlined webcast designed for maximum impact and convenience. Whether you’re new to estate planning or reinforcing your experience, this half-day session delivers the content, clarity, and credits you need in a single, cost-effective package.

Planning Essentials for Small and Modest Estates
Even modest estates deserve strategic guidance. Unpack key planning tools for clients who don’t have complex tax issues but still need firm estate plans. Learn how to safeguard their assets, avoid probate, and provide peace of mind through essential documents like wills, living trusts, and health care directives. 

Top 10 Mistakes Made with Beneficiary Designations
Overlooked or outdated beneficiary choices can unravel even the most thoughtful plans. Explore common beneficiary designation blunders and understand how they can lead to unintended tax burdens, legal complications, and familial conflict. Receive practical guidance on safeguarding your clients’ intentions while avoiding costly missteps. 

Legacy Planning for the Family Property
Helping clients preserve treasured vacation homes, farms, or cabins across generations can be challenging. Discover how to craft sustainable governance structures, restrict ownership to family members, and plan for expenses while keeping sentimental properties a source of joy, not conflict. 

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This program is a compilation of previously recorded seminars.

Four estate planning fundamentals in one

Sharpen your estate planning skills in just one morning. Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Assets, Heirs, and Legacies combines four foundational estate planning programs into a single, streamlined webcast designed for maximum impact and convenience. Whether you’re new to estate planning or reinforcing your experience, this half-day session delivers the content, clarity, and credits you need in a single, cost-effective package.

Planning Essentials for Small and Modest Estates
Even modest estates deserve strategic guidance. Unpack key planning tools for clients who don’t have complex tax issues but still need firm estate plans. Learn how to safeguard their assets, avoid probate, and provide peace of mind through essential documents like wills, living trusts, and health care directives. 

Top 10 Mistakes Made with Beneficiary Designations
Overlooked or outdated beneficiary choices can unravel even the most thoughtful plans. Explore common beneficiary designation blunders and understand how they can lead to unintended tax burdens, legal complications, and familial conflict. Receive practical guidance on safeguarding your clients’ intentions while avoiding costly missteps. 

Legacy Planning for the Family Property
Helping clients preserve treasured vacation homes, farms, or cabins across generations can be challenging. Discover how to craft sustainable governance structures, restrict ownership to family members, and plan for expenses while keeping sentimental properties a source of joy, not conflict. 

Read More ↓

Presenters

Mykayla A. Dado
Ruder Ware L.L.S.C.
Eau Claire

John A. Horn
Horn & Johnsen, S.C.
Madison

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Horn & Johnsen, S.C.
Madison

George S. Peek
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Ruth M. Ross
Ruder Ware L.L.S.C.
Wausau

8:30 am Planning Essentials for Small & Modest Estates

  • Understand the importance of estate planning for small and modest estates
  • Learn how to assist clients who will not face transfer tax concerns
  • Discover the best methods to avoid probate
  • Gain insights into the benefits of using a will vs. a revocable living trust

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy

9:30 am Top Ten Mistakes Made with Beneficiary Designations

  • Learn how to title an asset to avoid probate
  • Recognize and avoid common beneficiary designation disasters
  • Identify situations when probate might be the best option

John A. Horn, Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy

10:30 am Break

10:45 am Legacy Planning for the Family Property

  • Learn how to create succession plans for the future of family properties
  • Receive tips for fostering decision-making and dispute resolution between generations
  • Establish a foundation for future ownership and management of family properties
  • Ensure your clients’ family property will be used and maintained according to their wishes

Mykayla A. Dado, Ruth M. Ross

11:40 am Education Funding Strategies in Estate Planning

  • Get a bird’s-eye view of the higher education funding landscape
  • Identify pros and cons of various college funding strategies
  • Review gift tax considerations in the context of funding higher education
  • Explore SECURE Act 2.0 and 529 plan strategies for funding education trusts

George S. Peek

12:30 pm Program Concludes

  • Save time while gaining a comprehensive overview of estate planning fundamentals
  • Stay current on planning essentials for small estates and legacy properties
  • Learn how to spot and prevent common mistakes in beneficiary designations
  • Confidently advise clients on the best course of action for education funding
  • New lawyers
  • Solo and small firm lawyers
  • Estate planning and probate lawyers
  • Financial planners
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