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People often think of estate plans as documents to protect a person’s assets. And while it is certainly true that an estate plan typically does address numerous financial details of a person’s estate, there are other elements to these plans that are even more important than the distribution of assets. Guardianship, for instance, should be…

When parents divorce or split up, securing a child custody and visitation order can be a major accomplishment. After this happens, parents can focus on following the order and finding a new normal with their children. It can take some time, but eventually, parents and children can settle into the new routine and regain stability….

When people talk about estate planning, the topic of avoiding probate almost certainly comes up at some point. And often, people reach the conclusion that avoiding probate is essential. Whether this is true or not, it can be helpful to understand why some people want to avoid probate before making any decisions about whether it is right…

People who choose to divorce do not make the decision lightly. Indeed, there are many issues that may play a role. Often, one of the final determining factors for people considering divorce is the holiday season. While many people consider the holiday season to be a time that unifies a family, it can also be…

By the time two people get married, they may have spent years together already. They might share a pet or even a child, and they are often important parts of each other’s families. They may already live together, as well. In fact, cohabitation is increasingly popular among young couples. And according to recent research, this…

Estate planning can be an easy thing to put off. People get distracted or uncomfortable; they think they don’t need to worry about things like wills until they are much older or battling a serious illness. However, every adult can benefit from having in place a basic estate plan that includes a valid will. As such,…

Men can be in a difficult position when their biological relationship to a child is in question. Whether they want to be a child’s legal parent or not, the idea that they may not be can create confusion and sometimes anger. To resolve these emotions and confirm or deny the biological relationship between a man…

After a person passes away, his or her estate will likely go through probate. This is the legal process of validating a will (if one exists) and distributing the decedent’s property. To know what you can expect during this process, you should first understand that there are different types of probate. In Wisconsin, two main…

Dear Friends, John, a young Navy pilot, is shot down over enemy territory and endures years of cruel captivity and soul-numbing isolation. Then, when his North Vietnam captors sense an opportunity to score an unearned propaganda victory on the world stage because the pilot is the son of an American Admiral, they offer him early…

Child support payments are critical contributions to a child’s well-being. However, too many parents look at this money as a parenting punishment or reward. These and other misconceptions about child support can result in some costly mistakes and unfortunate consequences. Below, we examine some of the more common mistakes parents make when it comes to…