Hello, this is a good question and one that I see comes up frequently because it involves the often confusing intersection of the federal tax code...

If there were any assets that passed under the Will, the original Will should be filed with the probate court in the County where the decedent...

Hello, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. The good news is that if everything is titled in the name of the trust as you indicate...

Holographic (handwritten) Wills are not valid in the state of Wisconsin. If you want to complete a Will for free, I suggest using the form the...

If you are concerned about minimizing taxes at death, the best option in my opinion is to pass the property to the child at death so they get new...

If you go through the probate process, you will need to publish a notice to creditors, and this would give the creditors the opportunity to file...

What can I do to back out of house offer after I ran out of time for contingencies?

The terms of the Offer to Purchase itself will determine whether you have any valid legal reasons to back out of the contract. I would review the...

If the neighbor is willing to sell you the garage, you can likely purchase it from him. You will want to work with both a real estate attorney a...

How do I protect our family vacation home?

Protecting the family vacation home is an important part of many families' legacy planning in Wisconsin. Often, a trust is a good vehicle for this...

If the account is titled jointly with rights of survivorship, then the surviving spouse would own the entire account upon the death of the first...