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One of the most common misconceptions about estate planning is that it only involves wills and trusts. However, an estate plan can include numerous documents that protect more than just our assets. For instance, many people have a power of attorney for health care as part of their estate plan. A power of attorney for…

When people think about the property they will divide in a divorce, they often think of the major assets, like a home, retirement savings, and motor vehicles. However, personal property will also be eligible for division in most Wisconsin divorces. This includes the items in your house that you’ve purchased or acquired during your marriage….

Creating an estate plan is something that people often put off. End-of-life planning makes some people uncomfortable. Others get busy and do not make time for it. However, waiting to create an estate plan could be a mistake. If you do not take the time now, you could be creating multiple problems. Not only will…

Spousal support is something many people worry about when they are getting divorced. Spouses who served as the breadwinner in a household can be nervous that they’ll have to pay it; financially dependent spouses can be fearful that they won’t get this money and will struggle to support themselves after the divorce. No matter which…

As you grow older, you tend to change. You value different things, have different opinions and you may have many different tastes. As time moves on, your children will change too. They will get older, and they may trade in their crayons for soccer balls and video games. The thing that remains constant is how…

Creating a will is an important decision for every adult. This document can establish your medical, financial, and legal wishes should you ever become incapacitated or pass away, making it a valuable tool for everyone affected by your estate plans. As such, making the decision to set aside a person’s will during probate is not a decision…

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…