From the Attorney’s Desk by Jason Krautkramer, J.D. ECKERT & KRAUTKRAMER, LLC 630 N. 4th St., Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-0907 • eklawwi.com What Not to Do When Estate Planning A few common estate planning mistakes can leave your family facing unnecessary stress, expense, and uncertainty. One of the biggest mistakes is waiting for the “right time” to plan. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or older adults—it helps protect your assets, prepare for incapacity, and ensure your wishes are followed. Other costly mistakes include assuming a will covers everything, overlooking beneficiary designations, relying on generic online forms, and failing to update your plan after major life changes. Choosing the wrong executor or trustee can also create complications for your loved ones and make settling your estate more difficult than needed. Your estate plan does not have to be perfect, but it should reflect your circumstances and goals. Contact our office today to review your estate plan, avoid common pitfalls, and help protect what matters most to you and your family. 190020 From the Attorney’s Desk by Jason Krautkramer, J.D. ECKERT & KRAUTKRAMER, LLC 630 N. 4th St., Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-0907 • eklawwi.com What Not to Do When Estate Planning A few common estate planning mistakes can leave your family facing unnecessary stress, expense, and uncertainty. One of the biggest mistakes is waiting for the “right time” to plan. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or older adults—it helps protect your assets, prepare for incapacity, and ensure your wishes are followed. Other costly mistakes include assuming a will covers everything, overlooking beneficiary designations, relying on generic online forms, and failing to update your plan after major life changes. Choosing the wrong executor or trustee can also create complications for your loved ones and make settling your estate more difficult than needed. Your estate plan does not have to be perfect, but it should reflect your circumstances and goals. Contact our office today to review your estate plan, avoid common pitfalls, and help protect what matters most to you and your family. 190020
