It is a good idea to have a Last Will & Testament even if you have a Living Trust. If you have minor children, it is within your Will that you actually name who you would like to be guardian of your children. Even without minor children, you would want a will in place even […]
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Wisconsin Trust Law: Are all Living Trusts the Same?
Unfortunately, the majority of americans fail to have any estate plan in place at all. Of those that do have an estate plan, the living trust plan is gaining popularity. However, not all living trusts are the same. There are many bare-bones living trusts. These trusts barely scrap the surface to an effective estate plan. […]
Wisconsin Estate Planning Law: Do You Need An Estate Plan?
EVERYONE Needs an estate plan. I’ve been an estate planning attorney for over 19 years and I have seen so many horrible cases within families and estates that could have been avoided if only the person that died would have had an estate plan. There are so many reasons you need an estate plan but […]
WISCONSIN ESTATE PLANNING: PROVIDING DIVORCE PROTECTION FOR YOUR CHILDREN
Despite the fact that the Baby Boomer generation has seen high divorce rates, my experience has been that parents of Baby Boomers generally did not wish to discuss divorce protection for their children and grandchildren. Times have changed… Most people now acknowledge that divorce is a common occurrence. Therefore, why not provide your beneficiaries with the […]
WISCONSIN ESTATE PLANNING: I’M GETTING MARRIED! DO I NEED A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT?
According to Wisconsin marital property law, all property of spouses is presumed to be marital property. If you wish to override this presumption, then you and your fiancé should enter into a prenuptial agreement. The process does not need to be an adversary one. Rather, your prenuptial agreement can simply allow the spouses to control […]
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