How can we protect an investment from creditors after death.

People with dementia, even early stages, are sometimes able to make decisions and are sometimes unable to make decisions. The best first step is to...

How do I navigate an inherited retirement plan when I am named as beneficiary along with our local Humane Association?

The IRA is with a company - a bank or insurance agency or something like that. You just need to notify that company of your stepfather's passing...

I am a Beneficiary of a WI Private Trust that Trustee that has repeatedly Breached the Trust and alienated Beneficiaries.

Wisconsin attorneys would of course be happy to help you settle. In fact, I might suggest, many would prefer it. And I think you're right, it...

How do I change the name on a house deed?

How the ownership is changed depends on what kind of planning your mom did. She could have transferred it during her lifetime outright or with a...

Does my husband owe the estate? 3 siblings say no and 5( step siblings) say yes..

Question really comes down, for both transactions, whether they were loan or gifts. Unfortunately, since your husband's dad has passed away, you...

My sister is the personal representative and has not fulfilled her roles, what is the process and who do we inform of this?

In Wisconsin, there are two types of probate, 'informal' and 'formal.' If the probate is informal, you should lodge your complaint with the...

Attorneys very often put their own names down to have the deed returned. I do this in my own practice. I do try to forward the deed to my clients...

How to divide the estate if the surviving spouse and children are all mentioned in the will?

How the estate is divided depends on on the asset (whether something falls into the estate or not). Some types of marital property are 'joint with...

Should I reply to a Buyer's attorney who is requesting I return earnest money from a failed real estate sale caused by Buyer?

It depends on the state and the contract. Wisconsin can be fairly predictable, since we use model or form contracts. Generally, in the model...

Probate

I absolutely agree with Attorney Vanevenhoven - you'll want to see if a probate has been started. On top of that, you should note that you have...