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2025 Top Stories

Top 15 Stories for 2025: Litigation Tactics, FinCEN, Legal Aid Funding, Recovery

The wealth of knowledge from State Bar members fueled insights on the critical stories in 2025. Litigation techniques, new federal rules affecting postage and real estate, and the effects of technology all drew attention. One person's story of recovery topped them all.

Real Property

Changes to Transfer on Death and Other Statutes, Update Forms Now

Review your Transfer on Death Documents/ Designation of TOD Beneficiary forms – are you using the most recent version from the State Bar?

Podcast

Navigating the Alzheimer's Journey: Insights from Former Governor Martin Schreiber

Former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber discusses his experiences as a caregiver for his wife Elaine, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

State Bar Awards

Who Inspires You? Nominate Them for State Bar Awards by Jan. 31

Know a judge, lawyer, firm, legal worker, organization, or law student who goes above and beyond for clients and the public? Award nominations are due Jan. 31, 2026.

Books of the Month

From Estate Planning and Appellate Practice to Traffic Law: PINNACLE Books Updates Are Here

PINNACLE's newest revisions and supplements focus on three core practice areas – Eckhardt's estate planning, appellate practice, and traffic law. Each title provides practical analysis and forms to help you navigate complex issues with confidence.

Official Notices

Final Order 25-03: Amendment to SCR 10.03(6m)(c) – Reinstatement Upon Filing Trust Account Certification

On Dec. 9, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, on its own motion, amended SCR 10.03(6m)(c) to change an incorrect reference to SCR 20:1.15(g) in this section to the correct reference of SCR 20:1.15(i).