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12/07/2025

Under Wisconsin's rules of intestacy, if you are survived by neither a spouse nor descendants, your surviving parent(s) would be next in line to receive your property. The more you know...😆

12/02/2024

What say you? Do you talk with your children about your estate plan?

Here's a recent article about someone who does.

The billionaire investor has a simple estate-planning suggestion for parents. It’s one that lots of us would rather ignore.

10/09/2023

The Gardens of StoneBank has invited me to briefly share about estate planning at its "Let's Wine About Life" event next week. If you've been thinking about planning, consider this your invitation to the event. Note: seating is limited.

***Info the Gardens of StoneBank:

Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, wine, cheese, and delectable treats at Tabi's Lake Country!

Presented by Gardens of StoneBank Cemetery and Van Slett Law, we'll discuss the importance of preplanning your end-of-life plans in a relaxed and comfortable setting. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and ensure your wishes are known and respected.

RSVP is required as space is limited to 20 guests. Secure your spot by filling out the registration form here: https://rb.gy/znc9n

End-of-Life Planning is a common sense approach to facing one of life’s realities, but it is not always an easy conversation. Join us for an evening of wine, cheese and the information you need to begin a casual, yet important, discussion about preplanning. Please note that the event has a limited...

09/06/2023

Whether you are leaving your beneficiaries common stock, livestock or Packer's stock, let Van Slett Law LLC guide you through the estate planning process.

(Photo credit: Alex Voerman (aviper2k7), CC BY 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Your Game Plan for Passing On Green Bay Packers Stock, Season Tickets, and more!

06/29/2023

Question: Can a Personal Representative purchase property from the estate?

Proverbial Lawyerly Answer: Yes, but only if certain requirements are met.

Answer: Yes, but only if certain requirements are met.

06/01/2023

Real property usually represents a large portion of one's estate. Does your estate plan feature conflict-preventing direction for your real property? If the answer is no, let's talk.

Rising costs are prompting more adult children to sell the homes they inherit from their parents.

05/04/2023

May the 4th be with you, and your heirs.

04/14/2023

Parents build estate plans, while the kids build, too.

02/16/2023

WSJ: "The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills"

The obvious one isn’t doing a will at all. But that is just one of many errors people make—often with potentially serious consequences.

08/18/2022

Sending your baby (read: adult child) off to college? Your checklist has probably overlooked a few important items.
☑️ Laptop
☑️ Linens
☑️ Laundry Basket . . .
🔲 Power of Attorney for Health Care
🔲 Power of Attorney for Finances and Property
🔲 Health Care Privacy Release
🔲 Advanced Health Care Directives

Now that your "baby" is an adult, set them up for success by having them consult with an attorney to craft and validly-execute important legal instruments.