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Advance Directives and Dementia

What is an Advance Healthcare Directive? Advance Healthcare Directives (also known as a health care power of attorney or living…

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A Half Century of Outstanding Service: Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik Celebrates Partner Chuck Hanson’s 50th Year Admittance to Wisconsin Bar

La Crosse, WI, July 2023 – Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik is proud to announce and commemorate the extraordinary…

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Attorney Frank Doherty Successfully Defends General Contractor on Building Project Dispute

Attorney Frank Doherty of Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik, La Crosse, Wisconsin, represented Fowler & Hammer, which was the…

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Make Sure Your Beneficiary Designations Match Your Estate Planning Goals

Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date and are consistent with the rest of your estate plan. 

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Stay Ahead of Worker’s Compensation Laws: Insights from Partner Attorney Garett T. Pankratz

Partner Attorney Garett T. Pankratz recently delivered a compelling presentation as the featured speaker for the La Crosse County Bar…

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Hale Skemp Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2023

Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp, & Sleik has received the following rankings in the Eau Claire area by U.S. News–Best Layers “Best Law…

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HALE SKEMP ATTORNEYS SELECTED FOR 2022 WISCONSIN SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS LIST

Garett Pankratz and Mason Schultz have been selected to the 2022 Wisconsin Rising Stars list.  Each year, no more than…

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Hale Skemp Attorneys Selected for 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List

James Curtis, Frank Doherty, Michael Gill, Chuck Hanson, Margaret Herlitzka, Thomas Horvath, Bryant Klos, Kevin Roop, Craig Steger, and David…

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What Will Happen When the Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Gets Cut in Half?

The estate and gift tax exemption is set to be cut in half in 2026. Proper planning may be necessary to make sure you are taking full advantage of the current exemption and aren’t negatively affected when it decreases. 

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Hale Skemp Attorneys Judge Mock Trial in Winona

Attorneys Frank Doherty and Garett Pankratz served as judges for the Minnesota State Bar Association Mock Trial Competition in Winona…

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