I am an only child and hold a money market with my 81 year old father. I am his power of attorney for health and finances and

There are two ways to hold title jointly...joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Bank accounts held jointly are most often held in joint tenancy. ...

Will our family lose our house if my grandma passes away and is not living at that residence?

Moving from Wisconsin to Minnesota will have no effect on what happens to your grandmother's farm at her death.

Prepaid burial insurance

If you are the owner of the policy and your mother had no interest in it, there is no basis for a claim by the state. This information is not...

Do I need a probate attorney

I agree with Attorney Myers' answer, but would just add that if you can't get the other beneficiaries to agree and want the court to approve your...

Can you explain how a last expense trust works?

The answer to your question depends on what you mean by a "last expense trust" and what its purpose would be. It is not a legal term. This...

Is there such a thing as Financial Power of Attorney Level III?

There is on document officially called that in Wisconsin and I have never seen that term used informally.

Irrevocable Trust in State of WI

It is impossible to answer this question without reviewing the trust agreement. The tax consequences depend on how the trust is to operate...

If it is executed properly the will will be valid in Wisconsin. The issue is whether its provisions will best address your needs. In my...

Is a will written on forms from the Internet legal in Wisconsin?

You can prepare your own will. The requirements are set out in Section 853.03 of the Wisconsin statutes. (http://tinyurl.com/yjpzohg) The issue...

Any child can be excluded from his or her parents' will. There is no requirement that parents leave their estate to any of their children whether...