What is an Estate Inventory?
The estate inventory, as the name suggests, is a listing of all property owned by the probate estate.Probate administration...
Category: Probate
Guidance on the probate process and strategies to simplify estate settlement.
When is Ancillary Probate Necessary in Wisconsin?
When someone passes away with property titled out of state, transferring those assets to their rightful owner can become...
How Long Does Probate Take in Wisconsin?
The time it can take for an estate to pass through a probate court in Wisconsin depends on many factors including the size...
Avoiding Formal Probate in Wisconsin
If the probate court decides the estate needs to undergo formal probate, it could take much longer and become more costly....
Are You Making Some of the Biggest Estate-Planning Mistakes
There are some things we just don't like to think about, much less speak about. The universal truth is we are all going to...
The Difference Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust.
People often ask us to explain the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. That's a tough one because there...
What Are Some Options Besides A Full Probate?
A lot of people have a fear of probate. Technically speaking it is a court proceeding and generally, most people do not like...
What Actually Is Probate?
Probate is a court case that one file against themselves on behalf of their creditors. Here's some history of probate: The...
The Fight Over Robin Williams’ Estate Continues
It has been a bit over a year since the tragic death of actor and comedian Robin Williams; however, the family has yet to...
Leaving Assets to Minor Children
Minor Children as BeneficiariesNo parent wants to think about leaving their minor children behind in the event of a tragedy;...