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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…

If you have young children, protecting them by providing for their future can be one of your primary estate planning goals. And you might do this by leaving a sizable sum of money or your entire estate to them. However, inheriting a lot of money can be a shock for children, especially in the wake…

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…