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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…

Probate can be an overwhelming process, even when it goes smoothly. When there are disputes, it can only make the situation that much more upsetting. Below, we briefly examine a few common disputes that can arise during this process. We also discuss options that parties in these situations may want to consider in order to…

It may be difficult to believe that divorce rates are the lowest they have been since the 1970s. Conversely, marriage rates in The United States are the lowest they have been in almost 150 years, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. This correlation could point to a more thoughtful marrying and…

After someone passes away, it is necessary to resolve matters related to his or her estate. These matters could be financial, legal, personal, or logistical. And the person responsible for addressing these details is typically the personal representative named in the decedent’s will. If you are named as a personal representative (also called an executor),…