Guides published by Thomas B Burton

Can My Nephew Remove My Sister from the Title of House via Quit Claim Deed?

Oct 16, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether her nephew can remove her sister's name from the title to a house via a Quit Claim deed without the sister's knowledge....

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Mother Had Left me 50% of Her Home But Was Sold for Her Care. Am I Left With Nothing?

Oct 10, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question involving estate planning and long term nursing home care where the mother's home was sold to pay for the mother's nursing home care....

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Can My Sister Claim Compensation for Acting as Trustee of Mother's Trust?

Oct 03, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether her sister can claim compensation for serving as Trustee of her mother's trust....

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Mom Inherited $167K After Being Placed in Memory Care...Do I Get Nothing?

Sep 26, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from a reader who sold the mother's home to pay for her care, and then wonders whether she will receive a share of her mother's other assets....

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What Are the Duties of a Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust

Aug 27, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some of the powers and duties of a Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust and their role in administering the tru...

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Do I Need an Attorney Yet? We Are Purchasing Rental Real Estate in the Near Future

Aug 13, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about the right time to hire an attorney for the planned purchase of rental real estate for him and his wife and also gives entity selection advice ...

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Mother Passed Away in Dane County Receiving Care Wisconsin Benefits---What Form Do I File?

Aug 06, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about what paperwork she may need to file with the State of Wisconsin for her mother who passed away in Dane County while receiving Care Wisconsin s...

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Can I Be Held Responsible for my Father's Nursing Home Bills in the State of Wisconsin?

Jul 11, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether the questioner will be held responsible for his father's medical bills and nursing home bills when the reader is serving as Agent for ...

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What Do You Charge for a Simple Will?

Jul 02, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about what a lawyer charges for a simple Will that will divide someone's property evenly between her three children....

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How Do I Get Real Estate Into My Trust After I Form My Revocable Living Trust?

Jun 26, 2019

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how to transfer ownership of your real estate from your individual name into the name of the Trustee of your Revocable Living Trust....

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Thomas B Burton's Legal Guides (261)

Can My Nephew Remove My Sister from the Title of House via Quit Claim Deed?

Mother Had Left me 50% of Her Home But Was Sold for Her Care. Am I Left With Nothing?

Can My Sister Claim Compensation for Acting as Trustee of Mother's Trust?

Mom Inherited $167K After Being Placed in Memory Care...Do I Get Nothing?

What Are the Duties of a Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust

Do I Need an Attorney Yet? We Are Purchasing Rental Real Estate in the Near Future

Mother Passed Away in Dane County Receiving Care Wisconsin Benefits---What Form Do I File?

Can I Be Held Responsible for my Father's Nursing Home Bills in the State of Wisconsin?

What Do You Charge for a Simple Will?

How Do I Get Real Estate Into My Trust After I Form My Revocable Living Trust?