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Advanced Care Planning: Why Every Adult Needs a Healthcare Power of Attorney
Healthcare Power of Attorney in Wisconsin Advanced care planning is not only for older adults or people with serious medical…
August is “Make a Will Month”: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait
August is recognized as Make a Will Month, a timely reminder of something many of us tend to put off—creating…
In Case You Missed It – Closing the Estate: Probate, Property & Planning – Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Estate Planning and Probate Panel at the Holmen Area Community Center on…
How to Organize Your Affairs So Your Loved Ones Aren’t Left Searching
Leave More Than Memories: Essential Tips to Organize Your Estate Information As a trusts and estates attorney, I’ve seen firsthand…
An Introduction to Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: What You Need to Know
As we age, planning for skilled nursing or other long-term care becomes increasingly important. Many people first start thinking about…
Understanding Transfer on Death Deeds in Wisconsin: A Probate-Avoidance Tool for Real Estate
When it comes to estate planning, many people seek strategies to avoid probate—a court-supervised process of distributing assets after death.…
How to Prepare for Your Estate Planning Appointment
Meeting with an estate planning attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Being…
Estate Planning Basics
Estate planning may sound like something reserved for the wealthy or elderly, but the truth is, everyone can benefit from…
Should You File an Estate Tax Return on the Death of a Spouse?
When a spouse dies, the surviving spouse or personal representative must decide whether to file a federal estate tax return,…
Trusts vs. Wills – Understanding Estate Planning
Trusts and wills are both estate planning tools used to manage and distribute assets upon an individual’s death, but they…