Wessels & Liebau LLC - Elder and Special Needs Law

10/25/2026

Dealing with the family cottage in an estate plan can be full of complications. Just ask Carol about her family cottage in Canada. This article from the New York Times helps explain why. Is there a vacation home in your family? Talk to us, we can help you figure it out.

A record percentage of U.S. property transfers last year were through inheritance, but taking over a home with sentimental value can be fraught.

10/23/2026

Don't forget that there are TWO important things coming up in Wisconsin!

GO BREWERS! ⚾️💛💙

And don't forget to have a plan to vote, and make sure you have the paperwork to show you have your right to vote. November 3rd is coming up soon! 🗳

10/11/2026

Here is a quick read on the neuroscience of WHY we keep things, and how to change that - for those of us in the decluttering phase of our lives.

Decluttering is a challenge for many Americans, but neuroscience indicates we can make the process easier on ourselves and our loved ones.

10/09/2026

Carol highly recommends this safe to our estate planning clients, and it’s on sale now!

Why this? Keeping your estate planning documents in a bank safe deposit box is also secure, but can create issues when you die unless someone else is also listed with authority to sign into your box.

Oh the other hand, a home safe like the one shown can be set up with two ways to get in: a set of keys and also a combination.

First Alert 2.14 cu. ft. Digital Ready-Seal Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe, 2.14 CU. FT. Large Capacity Safe, Waterproof, 1 Hour Fire Safe, Programable 3–8-Digit Electronic Lock With Override Access Key, Concealed Pry-Resistant Delta Hinge. Door Swings 180 Degrees, Includes 1 Removeable Shelf and ...

10/09/2026

Thank you Balance for allowing Wessels & Liebau LLC to be Gold Sponsors of your 2026 "Growing Together" Gala.

It's not hard to convince our friends and colleagues to come and support such an important mission, but throwing an excellent party is a nice bonus!

10/05/2026

Thelma and Mini-Rita are ready to cheer the Brew Crew on to another victory tomorrow! Thanks to Atty. Abbey for the new outfit!

09/28/2026

September's a busy month for us.

Today we're near our Sheboygan office, sponsoring and presenting at the Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference.

Hopefully by the time people leave, they all know how important it is to have powers of attorney for health care AND finances.

09/26/2026

Another beautiful day for the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ozaukee County at Veterans Park in Port Washington. Well, Carol won’t be walking this year 🙄 but you can stop and say hi at the Advocacy tent! And you will see Abbey, Jen, Andrea and their families too! If you can’t make it, please scan this QR code and send a message to Congress!

05/27/2026

One of the things we value about our little elder law and special needs planning community is the opportunity to collaborate with excellent colleagues and share strategies we've picked up along the way.

Last week Abbey Bowen and Jessica Liebau both presented at the State Bar of Wisconsin's 2026 Adult Guardian ad Litem Training (which Jessica also chaired). Abbey was a panelist on guardianship and protective placement petitions, and Jessica co-presented on ethics related to guardianship, injunctions, and more.