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 181929 When Beneficiary Designations Go Wrong Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest ways to transfer assets—but when not coordinated properly, they can undo an otherwise well-designed estate plan. Retirement accounts, life insurance, and payable-on-death accounts pass directly to the named beneficiary, regardless of what your will or trust says. Problems arise when designations are outdated, incomplete, or inconsistent with your overall plan. For example, naming one child on an account while your will divides assets equally can create unintended inequality. Beneficiary designations can also bypass trusts that were designed to protect assets for minors, blended families, or special needs planning. A good estate plan is more than just documents—it requires coordination of all your assets. Contact our office to review your beneficiary designations and make sure your plan works 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 181929 When Beneficiary Designations Go Wrong Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest ways to transfer assets—but when not coordinated properly, they can undo an otherwise well-designed estate plan. Retirement accounts, life insurance, and payable-on-death accounts pass directly to the named beneficiary, regardless of what your will or trust says. Problems arise when designations are outdated, incomplete, or inconsistent with your overall plan. For example, naming one child on an account while your will divides assets equally can create unintended inequality. Beneficiary designations can also bypass trusts that were designed to protect assets for minors, blended families, or special needs planning. A good estate plan is more than just documents—it requires coordination of all your assets. Contact our office to review your beneficiary designations and make sure your plan works the way you intend.
Gilman village clerk Candice Grunseth (center) received an award for Administrative Professional of the Year at the 38th Annual Wisconsin Rural Water Association (WRWA) Conference held March 24-27. Grunseth celebrated 20 years with the village on Monday, April 6. SUBMITTED
Kylie Weiler is a school social work at Medford Area Elementary School and a 2026 Kohl Fellowship recipient. This year, Weiler started a new group in the elementary school called StrongHER Together Girls Group that works to works to build self-esteem and emphasis being a good friend. Here Weiler is pictured with some of the participants in the group. SUBMITTED
Gilman resident Scott Copenhaver (far right) questioned Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wastewater engineer Arthur Ryzak (second from right) about changes in definitions that could have significant financial consequences for residents. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Black River Riders club member Sharon Grimm holds up the map showing the location of the proposed shooting range in relation to nearby riding and hiking trails. The county is seeking grant funds to pay for the development of a new shooting range. Club members urged the county to pursue an alternative site that was further away from the trails. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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