From the Attorney’s Desk

by Jason Krautkramer, J.D.

Eckert & Krautkramer, LLC

630 N 4th St., Wausau, WI 54403 eklawwi.com 715-842-0907 jason@eckertlawllc.com 176830

The Power of a Trust for an Inheritance A trust is a powerful tool many parents use to protect their children’s inheritances. An inheritance left in a trust can be safeguarded from numerous risks.

Instead of giving an inheritance outright—where it can be lost to creditors, divorce, poor decisionmaking, or unexpected life events—a trust keeps those assets sheltered and managed for a child’s benefit. Children can still receive funds for meaningful needs like education, buying a home, or starting a business, but with safeguards that prevent waste or exploitation.

A trust can also encourage responsible habits by allowing distributions at certain ages or milestones. Most importantly, leaving assets in trust ensures that your hard-earned legacy is preserved, protected, and used the way you intend—providing security for your children not only today, but throughout their lifetimes.

Schedule an appointment to learn more.