The United Way of Racine County (“UWRC”) has a goal of providing 28,000 masks to keep our community safe from Covid 19. They have kits available to volunteers who want to help them reach their goal. Each kit contains all the materials needed to assemble 700 masks. Hostak, Henzl & Bichler, SC contributed to this.. Read More
All of us at Hostak, Henzl & Bichler, S.C. would like to congratulate Kristin Cafferty on her judicial appointment to the Racine County Circuit Court. Kristin was an associate with our firm in the early years of her legal practice. We are proud of all of the work she has done in and for the.. Read More
As we wrap up 2020 we have a lot to reflect on. Coronavirus took a toll on our community, our friends and families, and our clients. As essential workers we were able to continue to provide necessary services to our clients and we feel privileged to have done so. We set up curbside signings and.. Read More
By Stephen J. Smith The Family Vision Experience™ You have contacted us and made an appointment for estate planning. We are mailing (with this article) our Starter Kit, including hints on filling it out. This article is intended to give you quick overview of our unique way of doing estate planning, which we call The.. Read More
By Stephen J. Smith The Family Vision Experience™ This hypothetical is a well disguised composite of several actual cases. A couple had three sons in their mid-40s when we met them. The couple had achieved very significant wealth from a successful business and other investments, and they were staring at a 7-figure estate tax at.. Read More
By Stephen J. Smith The Family Vision Experience™ Although not an actual case, it is inspired by many cases we have handled. Our clients put their daughter through college; she graduated debt free. She has a stable job with bright prospects, working for a fine employer. She is in good health and is careful with.. Read More
The Wisconsin Legislature recently made some important changes to the landlord-tenant laws. Wisconsin Act 176 went into effect March 2, 2016. The updates contained in this legislation could be very useful to landlords in several ways. But before taking advantage of the changes, landlords should be cautious to make sure they follow the correct procedures.. Read More
By Stephen J. Smith The Family Vision Experience™ Key learning over a career of estate planning: almost everyone should consider a charitable remainder trust as part of their estate plan. In creating well defined rules, Congress created highly useful planning opportunities: In 1969 Congress passed legislation meant to reform an area of abuse – where.. Read More
June 2014 marks Mr. Bob Bichler’s 50th anniversary of practicing law in Wisconsin. Bob Bichler graduated from Marquette Law School in June of 1964. From 1964–1965, he clerked for Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice George Currie. He later went on to become an integral member of the firm that would eventually become Hostak, Henzl & Bichler. Bob.. Read More
Hostak, Henzl & Bichler, SC., is proud to announce the launch of our new website. You will notice that our site is mobile responsive, and looks great in both tablets and phones. The site is built with the future of technology in mind, so we will be able to maintain a fast and efficient presence.. Read More