There are things that your brother-in-law can do to protect these funds. This money could potentially be invested in exempt assets or used to...

I turned 18 October 22, 2019 but I am in high school yet. Can I legally move out into my own place in Wisconsin?

At 18 you are legally an adult and no one can make you follow a particular placement schedule. They can cancel your health insurance coverage,...

My son's girlfriend is here legally from India on a work visa. She got pregnant, due next May, and is threatening to go home.

She cannot be prohibited from relocating prior to the child’s birth. She could also elect to terminate the pregnancy and he would not be able to...

What lawyer should i get?

You should review this issue with an attorney in your area that practices both bankruptcy and family law. They would best be able to advise you on...

Will there be an impact on my daughters credit if I declare bankruptcy and I am an authorized user on 2 of her credit cards?

You should check all three of your credit reports to see if this this debt is even reported as a liability that you owe. If the card is in her...

How do we set up an estate after our daughters death?

I am sorry for your loss. You could initiate a special administration in the county where your daughter resided at the time of her death. Then...

My good friend, recently divorced, has died. He had signed the deed of his property over to my son, who was like a son to him.

You should consult with a probate attorney in your area. A beneficiary who receives a non-probate transfer of property can held responsible for...

Can a pension beneficiary be contested in Wisconsin probate if an ex-spouse is the beneficiary and not a surviving sibling?

Normally a beneficiary designation naming a former spouse is invalidated after the the entry of the judgment of divorce. See Sec. 854.15 Wis....

In order to transfer real estate into a Revocable Trust, you need the social security number of the owner to prepare the real estate transfer...

Is it legal for disability insurance companies to reduce their payment to me based on what I receive from Social Security?

Insurance benefits are based upon the terms of the policy itself. An insurance policy is your contract with the insurer. You should review your...