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 181359 Avoiding Probate: What Works and What Doesn’t Many people want to avoid probate, but there is a lot of confusion about what actually works. Certain tools can help avoid probate, such as beneficiary designations, transfer-on-death accounts, payable-ondeath designations, and properly funded trusts. When used correctly, these tools allow assets to pass to the intended beneficiaries without probate. However, some common shortcuts do not always work as intended. A will does not avoid probate, and adding someone to a bank account or property title can create unintended legal, tax, or family issues. A well-designed plan coordinates your assets so they transfer smoothly according to your wishes. Take the time to review your asset titles and beneficiary designations to help your family avoid unnecessary complications later. Schedule a consultation and ensure your plan is structured to work the way you intend. 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 181359 Avoiding Probate: What Works and What Doesn’t Many people want to avoid probate, but there is a lot of confusion about what actually works. Certain tools can help avoid probate, such as beneficiary designations, transfer-on-death accounts, payable-ondeath designations, and properly funded trusts. When used correctly, these tools allow assets to pass to the intended beneficiaries without probate. However, some common shortcuts do not always work as intended. A will does not avoid probate, and adding someone to a bank account or property title can create unintended legal, tax, or family issues. A well-designed plan coordinates your assets so they transfer smoothly according to your wishes. Take the time to review your asset titles and beneficiary designations to help your family avoid unnecessary complications later. Schedule a consultation and ensure your plan is structured to work the way you intend.
Volunteer Dick Wesle took time on Saturday afternoon to put a fresh coat of paint on display boards used for static exhibits at the Taylor County Cooperative Youth Fair. Work is ongoing at the fairgrounds to prepare for the fair. The Taylor County Fair runs from July 23-26. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Former Price County sheriff Wallace “Wally” Krenzke, on May 30, 2026, reviews a search warrant affidavit naming Michael D. Raskie as a suspect in the 1987 disappearance of Shelly Hansen. Wisconsin Watch obtained the affidavit a day earlier at the Price County Courthouse. JOE TIMMERMAN / WISCONSIN WATCH
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