Posted on October 21, 2024
This year has seen the enactment of new legislative boundaries statewide, different lawmaker retirements, as well as all of those perennial dates and deadlines that we need to remember relating to the election. But thankfully, election day is almost here. John Jacobson’s latest Capitol Connection reminds voters of early voting dates and where to find […]
Posted on December 21, 2023
Director of Public Affairs John Jacobson comments in the December issue of the Capitol Connection, “while most of the news coming out of Madison tends to focus just on the negatives – the disagreements, debates, ideological stalemates – the holidays are about togetherness and we wanted to take a moment to remind you of a […]
Posted on October 18, 2023
The ever-changing landscape of state government requires businesses across all industries to stay informed on the happenings in Madison. Welcome to Ruder Ware’s Capitol Connection. Be on the lookout for regular, nonpartisan, news and analysis from Madison regarding workforce development, changes in tax and regulation, and other general topics that may impact you or your […]
Posted on September 15, 2023
The ever-changing landscape of state government requires businesses across all industries to stay informed on the happenings in Madison. Welcome to Ruder Ware’s Capitol Connection. Be on the lookout for regular, nonpartisan, news and analysis from Madison regarding workforce development, changes in tax and regulation, and other general topics that may impact you or your […]
Posted on April 4, 2023
Estate Planning Attorney Shanna Yonke explores Wisconsin’s default law regarding who gets to make decisions regarding the disposition of your body, funeral arrangements, and other matters that arise after your death. She urges viewers to utilize the authorization for final disposition as it takes precedence over default law and allows you to change your mind […]
Posted on December 7, 2022
Estate Planning Attorney Ashley Hawley kicks off the conversation about Mixed Family Dynamics by talking about Wisconsin’s default rule in her latest vlog. The concept of the default rule is the state of Wisconsin has a law purporting to know what an individual would want in the event they have a mixed family situation and […]
Posted on November 3, 2022
In her latest vlog, Estate Planning Attorney Shanna Yonke shares what a self-proving affidavit is and why having one makes it easier for your loved one after your death. Video Transcript: My name is Shanna Yonke and I’m an attorney on Ruder Ware’s Estate Planning Team. To make a valid will in Wisconsin you […]
Posted on September 6, 2022
Almost any type of asset you might have can have a beneficiary designation associated with it. Beneficiary designations supersede the designation in a will or trust and your failure to update them can lead to complications when distributing assets. Estate Planning Attorney Ashley Hawley shares why it’s important to pay attention to beneficiary designations and […]
Posted on June 14, 2022
Attorney Shanna Yonke addresses this question in her latest video post. Video Transcript: My name is Shanna Yonke and I’m an attorney on Ruder Ware’s Estate Planning Team. One of the most common questions asked by our clients is what is the difference between a will and a trust and which is right for me? […]
Posted on April 18, 2022
With Mother’s Day around the corner, Attorney Ashley Hawley felt the timing would be a perfect opportunity to discuss nominations of guardians for minor children and a will. Her latest post walks viewers through the nomination process, the importance of successor options, and the importance of the temporary guardianship form found on the State Bar […]