A conversation around death can be a real buzzkill, but estate planning is critical to ensuring a smooth property hand-off to all parties involved when a loved one passes. Without a will or trust outlining the intended wishes of a deceased party, their loved ones may endure a painful legal process to sort it all out.

With over 25 years of legal experience, Brad Hoeft, Attorney at Antoine, Hoeft & Eberhardt S.C. in Port Washington, Wisconsin, has seen his fair share of estate settlements.

Brad gives us the inside scoop on estate planning and what steps you and your family can take to safeguard your real estate assets after death.

Join us as we discuss:

- What a succession scenario without a will looks like (2:37)

- If verbal or alternate written agreements hold any water (8:17)

- Gifting estates to outside parties and nonprofits (18:33)

- A typical probate timeline and possible extenuating factors (24:38)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Brad Hoeft

- Antoine, Hoeft & Eberhardt S.C.

- Call Antoine, Hoeft & Eberhardt S.C. at 262-284-2664

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