What Does Fiduciary Duty Mean for a Trustee?
Attorney Dan Krause explains to trustees what their responsibilities and fiduciary duties are. Being a trustee means putting...
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Medicaid’s $15,000 per year Gifting Rule Explained
Many people believe they can gift $15,000 per year and be OK when it comes to applying for Medicaid. Unfortunately, this is...
Difference Between a Living Will and a Living Trust
Attorney Dan Krause explains the differences between a Living Will and a Living Trust. While both are estate planning...
5 Questions to Ask a Probate Attorney
A probate attorney is not someone you usually have on speed dial - they are instead usually needed after a loved one passes...
Why Choose a Trust Over a Will?
Attorney Dan Krause discusses the top 4 important reasons why families choose a Living Trust over a Will for estate...
Asset Limits for Couples When a Spouse Qualifies for Medicaid
Attorney Dan Krause talks about Wisconsin Medicaid rules for a couple. There are asset limits for what a spouse can keep if...
Limitations of Wisconsin’s Statutory Power of Attorney
Attorney Dan Krause talks about the Wisconsin statutory power of attorney and its limitations especially with regard to...
Is it Legal to Plan for Medicaid?
Dan Krause, Wisconsin author and Elder Law Attorney, talks about the legality and ethics of doing Medicaid planning to...
Wisconsin Medicaid Asset Requirements
While Medicaid is a federal program, the states have extra options they can choose to offer. Similarly, each state has a...
5 Things You Need to Know About Medicaid Planning in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, "Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that...