Practice Areas

Asset Protection Planning

We understand that protecting your assets is just as important as building them. Our Asset Protection Planning services are designed to shield your wealth from potential threats, ensuring financial security for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re a business owner, investor, high-net-worth individual, or simply want to ensure financial security for yourslef or loved ones and prevent estate depletion, we create customized legal strategies to safeguard your assets against lawsuits, creditors, and other financial risks.

Elder Law

As we age, the legal landscape surrounding our rights, assets, and healthcare options becomes increasingly important. Elder law is a branch of law dedicated to meeting the unique needs of older individuals, helping them navigate complex legal matters that arise as they enter their later years. Planning early allows individuals and families to preserve assets for their loved ones in the event of nursing home or assisted living and obtain eligibility for government benefits, including Medical Assistance (Title XIX, Medicaid, Family Care, etc…).

Estate Planning

Estate planning involves making legal arrangements for the management and distribution of your assets, both during your lifetime and after you pass away. It helps ensure that your property is transferred according to your wishes, reduces taxes, avoids family disputes, and provides for your loved ones.

Medicaid Crisis Planning

Medicaid crisis planning is a legal strategy used to help individuals qualify for Medicaid when they are facing a medical emergency, such as an unexpected hospitalization, long-term care needs, or a move to a nursing home. The goal of crisis planning is to preserve as much of the individual’s assets as possible while meeting the strict Medicaid eligibility requirements for long-term care.

Proactive Medicaid Planning

Proactive Medicaid planning is the process of preparing in advance to qualify for Medicaid benefits while protecting your assets and financial legacy. Medicaid covers long-term care costs, including nursing home care, assisted living, and in-home care, but eligibility requirements can be complex. Without proper planning, families may be forced to spend down their savings before qualifying for assistance.

By taking a proactive approach, you can structure your finances and assets to ensure eligibility while preserving wealth for your loved ones.

Special Needs Planning

Special needs planning is the process of creating a legal, financial, and caregiving framework for individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. The goal is to help ensure that a loved one with special needs can maintain their quality of life, access appropriate care, and secure financial support without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Firearms Planning/ Gun Trusts

Owning firearms comes with great responsibility—not just in their use, but also in how they are managed, stored, and transferred. We provide comprehensive firearms planning services to ensure that your guns are legally protected and responsibly passed down to your beneficiaries while complying with all federal, state, and local laws.

Estate & Trust Administration

Estate and trust administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s assets after their passing. Whether assets are handled through probate (for those governed by a will) or trust administration (for assets placed in a trust), this process ensures that final wishes are carried out while complying with legal and financial obligations. Executors and trustees have important responsibilities, and professional legal guidance can help streamline the process and prevent complications.

Real Estate

Real estate law governs the buying, selling, leasing, and ownership of property. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, investor, or developer, real estate transactions involve complex legal considerations that require careful attention to detail. Proper legal guidance can help protect your interests, ensure compliance with regulations, and prevent costly disputes.

Business Law

Business law encompasses the legal rules and regulations that govern the formation, operation, and management of businesses. Whether you are starting a new company, managing contracts, or handling disputes, having reliable legal guidance ensures that your business remains compliant, protected, and positioned for success.

Eckert & Krautkramer, LLC

Protecting Assets, Preserving Dignity, Ensuring Peace of Mind

Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Address

630 N 4th St.
Wausau, WI 54403

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