https://www.spreaker.com/show/josh-dukelow-hooper-law-officeenBusinessWoodward Communications Inchttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64d9abdb0307bb5ac83c0a88805be45e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/josh-dukelow-hooper-law-officeFri, 09 Jan 2026 17:12:42 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkWoodward Community Mediapodcast@wcmnew.comA collection of interviews with WHBY and Hooper Law Office.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-04-24-how-to-handle-the-increasing-cost-of-long-term-care--59295726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59295726Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:54:17 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkJustin chats with Ben about the average cost of elder care in Wisconsin and some misconceptions people may have about how it works. 641care,elder,hooper,justin,law,long,office,randal,termfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-15-24-estate-planning-is-an-act-of-love--58698215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58698215Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:14:21 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkJustin Randal and Ben Cominos talk about the importance of having the estate planning conversation.557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-11-24-hooper-law-getting-started-in-the-new-year--58267253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58267253Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:12:33 +0000Woodward Podcast Network603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-06-23-hooper-law-new-rules-for-businesses--53464159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464159Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:36:28 +0000Woodward Podcast Network612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-06-23-hooper-law-applying-for-medicaid--53464152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464152Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:34:43 +0000Woodward Podcast Network721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-14-23-what-is-probate--52730160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52730160Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:10:05 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons joins Ben Cominos with an indepth look at what probate is and how you can prepare for it.908hooper,kons,law,probate,sarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-02-22-planning-your-estate-is-a-gift-for-your-family--52081076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52081076Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:51:38 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkHooper Law partner Sarah Kons joins Ben to talk about what families are most thankful for after their loved one has an estate plan in place.794charity,creditors,estate,holidays,hooper,kons,law,lawsuits,office,planning,sarah,thankfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-office-elder-law-and-the-holidays--51855933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51855933Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:16:56 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSometimes, the only time we see our loved ones in during the year. So what should we do if we start to see a decline in their mental capabilities? Sarah Kons tells Ben about what the appropriate steps to take are.772care,cognitive,decline,elder,holidays,hooper,law,loss,memory,officefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-office-how-to-minimize-stress-on-your-family-with-estate-planning--51501697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51501697Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:49:55 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkWhy is putting an Estate Plan in Place so important for a person’s children and loved ones? What types of things can happen when someone does not have an Estate Plan in place? Answers to those questions and more with Sarah Kons.617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-office-what-s-it-like-to-work-with-hooper-law-office--51189788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51189788Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:30:37 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkThis is the first official Hooper Law Segment on Outside the Box. 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Can you switch from...1039beneficiarydesignation,estateplan,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,makeawill,retirementassets,revocabletrust,sarahkons,willsvstrustsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--46446329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46446329Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:36:41 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkAs summer comes to an end, Sarah Kons of Hooper Law Office returns to Fresh Take to share insights about planning for family properties of various kinds, also known as "legacy property." 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How do...928endoflife,estateplanning,familyproperty,financialassets,financialdecisions,hooperlawoffice,medicalpowerofattorney,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--45709617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709617Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:59:28 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons of Hooper Law Office joins Josh to tackle a tricky topic: Medicaid planning. What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Which will you need to use? Are you eligible? How do you preserve your options and financial security while...1067elderlaw,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,medicaid,medicaideligibility,medicaidplanning,medicare,sarahkons,spenddownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--45232562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45232562Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:48:57 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkMany people think they know what "Medicaid spend down" is and what it requires, but it's complicated! Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office joins Josh to dispel some misinformation and explain how thoughtful estate planning can eliminate the need to...619endoflifecare,estateplanning,healthcarecosts,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,medicaideligibility,medicaidspenddown,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--44663682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44663682Thu, 06 May 2021 17:36:05 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkMay is National Foster Care Month, so Sarah Kons with Hooper Law Office shared helpful insights and practical estate planning tips for families that include foster children. She explained guardian rights, differences after foster kids are formally...536adoptedchildren,estateplanning,familyconflict,familyestateplan,fosterchildren,fosterkids,hooperlawoffice,inheritancerights,namingguardians,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--44242522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44242522Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:39:04 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkJosh has talked with Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office many times about making an estate plan. Today she's back to explain how and when people and families will need to take action to update their plans. Whether it's changes to their lives or to the...613estateplan,estateplanning,estateplanupdate,familychanges,freewebinar,hooperlawoffice,legalchanges,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--43387035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43387035Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:38:27 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkAhead of Valentine's Day, attorney Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office explains how estate planning is an act of love to those you care about and care about you. She describes how her clients feel after facing some tough topics, knowing their wishes are...609actoflove,elderlaw,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,sarahkons,showyoucare,valentinesdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--42935728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42935728Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:51:23 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkAs the new year gets underway, Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office joins Josh to offer practical advice for getting your financial house in order. She recommends getting all of your accounts and other assets documented, along with a list of your...765advisoryteam,estateplan,financialdocuments,hooperlawoffice,lifechanges,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--41941733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41941733Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:03:05 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkHooper Law Office works regularly with veterans and their families to make sure those who have served are receiving all the benefits they have earned. Sarah Kons talked with Josh about a federal veterans pension program, which veterans qualify, and...561estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,sarahkons,veteransbenefitsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--41365679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41365679Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:10:34 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons from Hooper Law Office returned to Fresh Take to share tips for maintaining control of your care in long-term care facilities. No surprise, the best approach is to plan ahead and communicate your plans to those on whom you are relying to...664controllingcareoptions,elderlaw,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--40822047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40822047Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:07:49 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkTo provide valuable information on healthy aging, as well as a safe and socially distanced event, Hooper Law Office and CarePatrol are teaming up for "Drive In to Healthy Aging" on Sept 22 at Field of Scenes Drive-In in Freedom. Learn more about the...674carepatrol,drivein,healthyaging,hooperlawoffice,sarahkons,webinarseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--28454293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28454293Wed, 27 May 2020 17:13:03 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkOnce your estate plan is complete, you need to educate those with responsibilities for administering your plan. Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office joined Josh to offer suggestions for how to begin those conversations, potential pitfalls along the way,...866adultchildren,elderlaw,estateplan,estateplanning,executor,familymeeting,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,planadministration,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--26846532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26846532Wed, 06 May 2020 17:27:13 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons from Hooper Law Office joins Josh to explain the importance of keeping your estate plan up-to-date. She identifies several life events that might prompt a review, and describes how that process works. She also offers advice for starting a...1131estateplan,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,maintainingyourplan,planreview,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-peter-harbach-hooper-law-office--24929788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24929788Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:00:37 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons and Peter Harbach from Hooper Law Office join Josh to discuss how social distancing has changed how they work with clients, and why people are so motivated now to get their plans in place.1063covid19,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,notarization,peterharbach,powerofattorney,sarahkons,socialdistancingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-on-the-secure-act--18229165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18229165Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:05:04 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkDo you know what the SECURE Act is and how it could impact your plans to save for retirement? If so, that's good, but it's only half the story. The law changes could impact your estate plans too, so Peter and Sarah stopped by to explain what you need...570estateplan,estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,peterharbach,retirementaccount,retirementsavings,sarahkons,secureactfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-on-estate-planning-for-everyone--17861999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17861999Tue, 07 May 2019 19:08:40 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkWhen making your estate plan, you want to make sure you provide for all the people (and pets!) who count on you. But how do you know you haven't forgotten anyone or left gaps in your plan? Peter Harbach and Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office know all...713estateplan,estateplanning,hooperlaw,hooperlawoffice,inheritence,livingtrust,peterharbach,pettrust,sarahkons,willsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-on-family-holidays--16418194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16418194Sat, 08 Dec 2018 15:58:43 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkPeter Harbach & Sarah Kons from Hooper Law Office explain how you can use holiday gatherings with family to keep up on the condition of aging loved ones. What should you be watching for and what should you do about it? Get the expert insights here,...1132agingparents,eldercare,estateplanning,familydrama,familygatherings,familymeeting,hooperlawoffice,longtermcare,peterharbach,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-kons-peter-harbach-hooper-law--15938394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15938394Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:31:51 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkOctober 15-21, 2018 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week and Hooper Law Office wants to help you get ready for the future. Learn more about the planning process and hear about Josh's personal experience creating his plan.1027estateplanning,hooperlawoffice,intestate,livingwill,peterharbach,powerofattorney,probatecourt,sarahkonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooper-law-office-on-estate-planning-for-pets--15465792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15465792Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:24:02 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkSarah Kons and Peter Harbach from Hooper Law Offices to discuss what pet-owners need to know when planning for their care in the event of a medical emergency or death.1348estate,freshtake,hooperlawoffices,joshdukelow,owners,pets,planning,whby,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-harbach-sarah-kons-hooper-law-office--15007399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15007399Sat, 09 Jun 2018 17:32:10 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkEstate planning is about making decisions before you have to, in part to avoid fights over your stuff after you're gone. Those fights are particularly unfortunate when they divide families over things like cottages or hunting land. These assets were...1472falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-the-unthinkable-with-sarah-konz-hooper-law-office--12705009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12705009Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:21:44 +0000Woodward Podcast NetworkAs parents prepare to take kids back to school, they may be overlooking something important: planning for tragedy. Sarah helps us understand what parents should do for their high school students, college-age kids, and adult children out of school.969back-to-school,estateplanning,hooperlaw,sarahkonzfalsefull