Anyone creating an Estate Plan wants to ensure that the plan will work as intended and will withstand legal challenges. Sometimes though, beneficiaries need to bring a legal contest to enforce the terms of the decedent’s plan and force fiduciaries to act in accordance with their duties. This article examines a recent court case that could have ended in a failure of the decedent’s Estate Plan.
Litigation
In Wisconsin are all arrests the same for OWI, non-criminal offense, penalties, etc?
In Wisconsin are all arrests the same? The short answer is, no. In some arrests, you are charged with a crime while in others you are not. If the penalty includes jail or prison time then you have been charged with a crime. There is one exception to this rule which is that you may […]
Wisconsin Criminal Law: How to Negotiate a Plea Deal?
Wisconsin Criminal Law: If I am Charged With a Crime How Can I Negotiate a Plea? In most cases, your attorney and the prosecutor meet to discuss your case before trial. At that meeting, the prosecutor generally offers to negotiate with your attorney. There are many types of “plea agreements.” In some cases, you may […]
EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR BUSINESS PROTECTION
Employment law for business protection and to ensure your business is not exposed to a legal action is an issue to look into. Businesses in Wisconsin can protect themselves from damages resulting from disgruntled employees and how hiring an experienced lawyer can help. Employment at will contracts between employers and employees are proving to be […]
WISCONSIN FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAW
In a follow up series to our July newsletter article, “What is Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law?” we will now unveil a more detailed description of Wisconsin’s employment law, some key issues, and the complaint process. Remember that Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law protects the rights of Wisconsinites against discrimination in the workplace. This procedure makes it unlawful […]
