Dear Friends, America – “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” At one time or another, all of us have heard our great land described in those terms. Recently, we were all bombarded with each candidate’s view of what that looks like. In the process, I’m afraid, all too many lost…
Dear Friends, They were a group accustomed to hardships. Imprisoned in their native country because of their beliefs, they fled their homeland when first possible. Treacherous weather conditions caused them to set sail without their wives and families. The hostile king they fled sent agents to hunt them down even in the foreign country where…
Dear Friends, “It should be the object of all to avoid controversy, to allay passion, give full scope to reason, and to every kindly feeling.” “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we…
Dear Friends, What significant day in our country’s history is almost as old as Thanksgiving and was celebrated for decades on the same day? The answer might surprise you. It is the National Day of Prayer. For nearly 250 years, Americans of all backgrounds, creeds and faiths have come together to ask the Almighty to…
The story of America is unlike any other. It is the saga of a nation formed and sustained not by might, political alliances, or geographical advantage, but upon the shared ideals of liberty and opportunity pursued with an indomitable spirit. These core convictions run deep in our American character and are so powerful in scope…
Dear Friends, For the past 22 years, we have been sharing pieces of our American heritage with you so that it may enrich your season of Thanksgiving. This is our 23rd edition. But this 23-year tradition pales in comparison to the Thanksgiving custom of our American presidents. George Washington began the tradition on October 3,…
At the Law Offices of Mark S. Knutson, SC, in Wisconsin, we find that more and more of our clients wish to forgo the stress, cost, and emotional upheaval so often encountered in a traditional litigated divorce. They prefer to end their marriages in a calmer and more amicable manner. If you are of the same…
The probate process can be a confusing, frustrating experience for people who are still grieving the death of a loved one. Selected parties must make decisions on how to distribute assets, how to interpret a decedent’s wishes, and how to take care of the people and property the person left behind. As such, it can…
Estate planning is something that many people assume they should wait to do until they are retiring. However, any adult can create an estate plan at any time. As long as someone has values, assets or people they wish to protect with an estate plan, they can start planning. That said, there are numerous events…
Getting divorced can be a difficult process for anyone. However, it can be particularly upsetting for parents who will need to address child custody issues. To make this process a little easier – or at least more predictable – it can be helpful to know what the child custody laws are in Wisconsin and what…
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