Recently I represented a worker’s compensation client who had lung problems due to many years of welding. Over the course of the representation it became apparent that it was not until of late that it became known about the benefits of proper ventilation and use of respirators to help prevent chronic lung disease in welders. […]
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WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: DO I NEED A PRENUP?
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements (known as Marital Property Agreements in Wisconsin) allow spouses to opt out of Wisconsin’s marital property rules. They most commonly are drafted in the event of divorce, but have uses in estate planning as well. In a nutshell, each spouse in Wisconsin owns a one-half interest in all marital property. However, […]
WISCONSIN WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS: DO I HAVE TO PAY TAXES?
I have been representing injured workers for almost all of my 28 years of practice. At least once during each case I am asked by my client if he/she has to pay income tax on benefits paid under worker’s compensation. The quick answer is no. Worker’s compensation payments are not taxable for social security, federal tax […]
WISCONSIN FAMILY LAW: HOW ARE PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATED?
Terminating a parent’s rights is not easy. It is irreversible, and completely severs a parent’s connection with the child. Parents have Constitutional rights to raise their children, and the state must have an extremely strong reason to overcome those rights. Thus, judges are understandably reluctant to terminate parental rights. Grounds for terminating rights include abandonment, […]
Wisconsin Estate Planning Law: Will I Have a Legal Right to Any of My Spouse’s Estate if My Spouse Dies With a Will Executed Prior to Our Marriage?
Over the years, I have received many questions from clients and others regarding probate matters. A common question is, “What will happen if my spouse dies with a will executed prior to our marriage?” The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. However, if your spouse executed a will prior to marriage, […]
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