Under the new Wisconsin Trust Code, it is the duty of the Trustee as fiduciary to disclose the contents of the trust language and the assets of the...

Does a Child of the parent in incapacity qualify as a default Power of Attorney of Health?

No. Unless an individual has executed a valid Health Care Power of Attorney, then someone must be appointed as a Guardian of the Person for that...

I have had my identity stolen and I believe a will was made out for trust funds to my sons The will was hidden ten years ago

If you are concerned about a possible Will that is out there that was executed illegally on your behalf, you should simply execute your own Will...

Can a person become a legal POA with the principal’s signature?

Yes. As long as the principal is of sound mind and not under duress, he/she may sign a Power of Attorney, even a Durable Power of Attorney to...

My father in Wisconsin died and his will was 50% to both my brother and me. My brother is executor.

The Probate for your father's estate will only deal with the assets and debts that your father had when he died. Unless the debt owed to your...

Life insurance and 401k to beneficiaries?

The 401k and the Life Insurance pass directly to the named beneficiaries...you and your sister. There is no way for creditors to touch those...

My husband and I own a duplex with my mother. Could this be an issue if she needs to go to longterm care?

While the ownership of the house by your mother will likely not cause much concern if we she were to consider qualification for Medicaid, there is...

Can I get a copy of my Dads will from my Sister, whom is the Executor.SHE IS HOLDING BACK MONEY , SAYING I didn't spend it right

I agree with Attorney Hooper. Whether it is in Wisconsin or California, the Will is public record as is the inventory of the assets administered...

Generation-skipping trust

I agree with Attorney Hooper. The first place to look is what occurred at the death of your grandmother. Was her Trust created with...

Parents want to give me a house as gift ,would i have to pay taxes on it?

The recipient of the gift pays no tax. If the value of the house exceeds $28,000/$56,000 ($14,000 per parent for their annual gift tax exemption...