Posted on March 22, 2022
The United Way of Marathon County’s staff unanimously selected Ruder Ware as its 2021 Live United recipient out of a total of 180 fundraising campaigns in Marathon County. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who are making a huge impact, improving lives through their exceptional efforts giving, advocating, and volunteering for those in our […]
Posted on February 16, 2022
In Wisconsin, spring is wedding season, and many of our clients are beginning to request assistance with preparing pre-nuptial agreements in anticipation of the big day. Attorney Shanna Yonke walks viewers through Wisconsin’s complex Marital Property Law in her latest post. Video Transcript: My name is Shanna Yonke, and I’m an attorney on Ruder Ware’s […]
Posted on December 6, 2021
Attorney Ashley Hawley explores no-contest clauses – what they are, when they make sense, and when you should avoid them in her latest vlog. Video Transcript: People handle grief differently and sometimes how a person handles the death of a loved one can be both confusing and also extremely frustrating – fighting over little things […]
Posted on November 17, 2021
As the holiday season approaches, Attorney Shanna Yonke shares insight regarding a topic at the top of client’s mind – what amount can be gifted without tax consequences? Video Transcript: My name is Shanna Yonke, and I’m an attorney on Ruder Ware’s Estate Planning Team. As the holiday season approaches, I will share basic information […]
Posted on July 29, 2021
Attorney Ashley Hawley walks viewers through what’s involved in the probate process in her latest video. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Ashley Hawley. I’m an attorney at Ruder Ware in the Trust & Estates Department. Let’s talk probate. Probate is the core process of transferring assets out of a deceased individual’s name and into the names […]
Posted on July 7, 2021
We are proud of the communities we’ve called home for over 100 years and are grateful for the opportunities to build deep, lasting relationships. Thank you to our friend, Gary Freels, President of the Judd S. Alexander Foundation, for participating in our video.
Posted on June 29, 2021
Summertime is a special time of year in Wisconsin. It brings many families to cabins where they make memories and traditions that will last forever. So, how do you make sure that these memory-making summers last for generations? Attorney Shanna Yonke explain how you can plan for the long-term ownership and management of your cabin […]
Posted on April 7, 2021
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 4, 2021
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 3, 2021
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 […]