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You are more proactive than many if you already have a will drawn up with the help of an experienced attorney, but just like a home may need renovation to meet the needs of its inhabitants better, some life occurrences may necessitate the remodeling of your will. Let’s look at some of the situations that…

If you have a will and other estate planning documents in place, you have taken a major step toward protecting your wishes, your assets, and your loved ones in the event that you get sick or pass away. Having these documents in place can be incredibly valuable when it comes to making some difficult decisions….

Discussing estate plans or end-of-life wishes can be uncomfortable for a lot of people. But there are unfortunate consequences of not having these conversations with loved ones, so it is wise to talk about estate planning with them – especially your adult children. Below are some tips for talking to your adult children about your estate…

Divorce is among the biggest life changes that many people will experience. However, changes continue to occur after divorce. Some may be significant enough to require modifications to existing orders regarding child custody or an existing parenting plan. One parent may wish to move far enough away that adhering to the existing custody and visitation…

Wisconsin is one of a few states that considers property – and debts – accrued during the marriage as community property. This means that during a divorce, community property and debt are evenly distributed. There’s a catch: Even if one party agrees to pay off a particular debt, both parties remain responsible after the divorce….

The new year is just around the corner, and this means people are making plans and resolutions to make 2019 better than 2018. For people getting married in 2019, it will almost certainly be a good year. If you are among those planning a wedding in the new year, then it may be wise to…

Divorce involves much more than legally ending a marriage. It also means dividing up the marital assets and distributing them equally between each party. Because this process has considerable financial and emotional ramifications, it can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. This is particularly true when it comes to certain properties that…

After a person passes away, his or her estate must be settled. This includes distributing property, which people typically expect. But it also includes paying off debts, which can catch some people by surprise. Before you write a check or make any type of payment on any debt, you would be wise to confirm that…

People tend to dismiss the idea of creating an estate plan if they don’t have complex assets or divisive family relationships. Often, they assume that the state laws will suffice when it comes to determining what should happen to their property, debts, and other end-of-life matters. While that may be true for some people, such…

Talk of a prenuptial agreement used to be a taboo subject—one that, when discussed, could cause bad feelings and conflict between soon-to-be spouses. But thanks to the younger generation, they are becoming more common and less unthinkable. A prenuptial agreement, also called a prenup, is a legal document that outlines a framework for a couple’s financial expectations…