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Please Click HerePosted on April 9, 2021 by Mark J. Bradley
In the United States Congress, there is an arduous journey before a bill becomes law. See the classic School House Rock! video, “I’m Just a Bill.” But there is a common theme running through some gift and estate tax bills that have been introduced in Congress this year. That is: an appropriate way to raise […]
Posted on April 7, 2021 by Ruder Ware Alumni
There are federal and state laws that may apply when transferring ownership of a gun. These laws apply when gifting or selling a gun during lifetime, or when transferring a gun after the death of the gun owner. Attorney Kayla Murphy answers the question of to whom a gun can be transferred under Wisconsin law in […]
Posted on March 17, 2021 by Ashley L. Hawley
Our team here at Ruder Ware has focused previous blogs and other educational materials on ways to avoid adult guardianship (see Related Articles section at the end of my post); however, there may be some instances where guardianship is unavoidable. Earlier this month, I attempted to simplify the guardianship process in my vlog. This blog […]
Posted on March 4, 2021 by Ashley L. Hawley
Attorney Ashley Hawley does her best to simplify the complicated guardianship process in her latest vlog. If you have questions regarding the estate tax, Ruder Ware’s Estate Planning Team is here to help. Video Transcript: Hello, I’m Ashley Hawley. I am an attorney on Ruder Ware’s Trusts & Estates team. My topic for you for today […]
Posted on February 17, 2021 by Shanna N. Fink
Earlier this month, I provided a very brief overview of the estate tax in a vlog. You can view the vlog here. In this blog post, I’ll expand on estate tax basics. What is the estate tax? At its foundation, the estate tax is a tax imposed on the transfer of property upon death. It […]
Posted on February 11, 2021 by Ruder Ware Alumni
With Congress still negotiating a third round of stimulus payments, you should carefully consider when to file your taxes this tax season. Tax season begins February 12th and ends April 15th. Filing your taxes earlier or later within that time period may determine whether or not you receive the third stimulus payment and how much […]
Posted on February 3, 2021 by GeraldM
Attorney Shanna Yonke attempts to simplify how the federal government’s estate tax works in her latest vlog. Video Transcript: My name is Shanna Yonke, and I’m an attorney on Ruder Ware’s Estate Planning Team. My topic for today is the estate tax. Wisconsin does not impose an estate tax. Our state legislature repealed the estate […]
Posted on December 14, 2020 by Ruder Ware Alumni
The holiday season is a time of giving! With Christmas arriving next week, you might be rushing to find last minute gifts for the special people in your life. Have you considered potential tax consequences of those gifts? The annual gift exclusion for 2020 is $15,000. This means that an individual donor may gift $15,000 […]
Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ashley L. Hawley
Attorney Ashley Hawley closes out Ruder Ware’s honoring of National Estate Planning Awareness Week with an informative post on financial powers of attorney. The concept of a financial power of attorney is that you draft a document naming an agent who can to step into your shoes to make financial decisions on your behalf. Video Transcript: […]
Posted on October 21, 2020 by Ruder Ware Alumni
Our Estate Planning Team continues to honor National Estate Planning Awareness Week with their second vlog post. Attorney Kayla Murphy educates viewers on what a health care power of attorney is, what their responsibilities are, and why it’s important you have this document drafted. Video Transcript: My name is Kayla Murphy and I’m an attorney on […]