Episodi

  • Why You Need an Estate Plan | Legally Speaking with Hildebrand Law Firm
    Oct 17 2026
    Estate planning is about more than distributing your assets—it is about making sure your wishes, values, and legacy are protected. Kirsten Hildebrand is joined by client Moira Kelly, who shares her personal experience working with Hildebrand Law Firm and explains how estate planning gave her clarity, control, and peace of mind.
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    37 min
  • Cases for and against Flock cameras | Legally Speaking with Kirsten Hildebrand
    Oct 10 2026
    Flock cameras are spreading across Wisconsin, capturing license plates and vehicle information that can be used by law enforcement—but who is watching the watchers? Kirsten Hildebrand and attorney Pierce Mobley discuss the privacy concerns, potential benefits and legal gray areas surrounding automated license plate readers, GPS tracking, and government surveillance.
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    36 min
  • Why Wisconsin is Taking on Kalshi
    Oct 3 2026
    Are prediction markets like Kalshi a form of gambling, futures trading or something entirely different? Attorneys Kirsten Hildebrand and Mark Kaplan examine Wisconsin’s legal challenge to online prediction markets, the role of sports betting, federal versus state authority and the risks of insider trading and market manipulation.
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    36 min
  • Probate Problems: Don't Use LegalZoom to Make Your Will
    Sep 26 2026
    Probate is not always required—but when an estate is not properly planned, the process can become complicated, costly, and deeply personal. Kirsten Hildebrand and attorney Derek Daron discuss what happens when someone dies without a will, including intestate succession, unexpected heirs, minor beneficiaries, wrongful-death settlements, and family members who challenge an estate.
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    37 min
  • Probate Problems: When Family, Money and Missing Assets Collide
    Sep 19 2026
    What happens after someone dies—and who has the legal authority to manage their property? Attorneys Kirsten Hildebrand and attorney Derek Daron explain probate, personal representatives, informal versus formal administration, creditor claims, beneficiary designations, and the costly disputes that can arise when estate plans are unclear.
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    36 min
  • The Strange Rules Behind Betting, Casinos & Fantasy Sports
    Sep 11 2026
    What gambling is actually legal in Wisconsin? On this episode of Legally Speaking, Kirsten Hildebrand and Matt Kaplan break down Wisconsin’s surprisingly complicated gambling laws—from casinos and sports betting to fantasy football, raffles, bingo, bar gaming machines and even prediction markets. They explain why Wisconsin’s constitution broadly restricts gambling while state law still allows a long list of exceptions, how tribal casinos gained their unique legal status, and why something that’s illegal in your living room may be perfectly legal inside a casino. Kirsten and Matt also explore where the law draws the line between gambling and skill-based games, how the rise of online betting is changing the landscape, and why the legal definitions can become incredibly murky. Plus, they discuss the very real consequences of gambling addiction—and how estate planning can help protect family assets when a beneficiary struggles with compulsive gambling. This program is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.
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    39 min
  • The Unpredictablity of Estate Planning
    Sep 4 2026
    What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid—and why could that distinction matter so much for your estate? On this episode of Legally Speaking, Kirsten Hildebrand and Matt Kaplan break down how Medicaid can help cover long-term nursing home care, why qualifying for benefits can become complicated, and how Wisconsin’s estate recovery program may seek reimbursement from assets after someone dies. They also explain the staggering cost of long-term care, why even a sizable nest egg can disappear quickly, and how poor estate planning can unintentionally send an inheritance straight toward nursing home expenses or Medicaid recovery. Through the story of two sisters, Kirsten and Matt show how a simple will—or a properly structured trust—can dramatically change what happens to family wealth when one beneficiary is already receiving Medicaid benefits. The takeaway: estate planning is about preparing before the crisis happens, protecting the people you love, and making sure your assets ultimately go where you intended. This program is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.
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    38 min
  • How to Properly Protect Your Home, Assets & Estate
    Aug 28 2026
    What happens to your home, savings and property if you’ve spent decades with a partner—but never got married? On this episode of Legally Speaking, Kirsten Hildebrand and Matt Kaplan explain why unmarried couples in Wisconsin can face major estate-planning risks, including the important reality that Wisconsin does not recognize common-law marriage. They discuss how estate planning and asset protection trusts can help unmarried partners, siblings and other family members protect property and plan for long-term care. Plus, what happens when someone enters a nursing home, how Medicaid’s five-year look-back period works, why timing is critical and how nursing home expenses can quickly consume a lifetime of savings. Kirsten and Matt also explain why planning ahead can help preserve assets for the people you love—and share real-world examples of how even a relatively modest inheritance can make a lasting difference for the next generation. This program is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.
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    40 min