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...
Category: Probate
Guidance on the probate process and strategies to simplify estate settlement.
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;...
Caution: Writing Your Own Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Unintended Consequences
One common way to avoid probate of real estate after the owner dies is to hold the title to the property in joint names with...
Travel Smart: Update Your Estate Plan Before You Travel
Are you planning a big trip this year? If so, you may have already begun jotting down your travel to-do list to make sure...
Family Feud: Children Lose Claim Seeking Partial Ownership of Late Father’s Property
A man's death without an estate plan triggered a protracted legal squabble between his children and their stepmother over a...
Your Estate Plan Should Include Much More Than a Will
The question of who will inherit your money or property when you die is an important one. Too often, individuals who seek to...
Many Property Owners Would Benefit From a Revocable or Other Trust
Although nearly all property owners choose to protect their investment in the event of an unexpected catastrophe by...
The Role of Incapacity in Estate Planning
Because people are living longer, their chances of incapacity before they die has increased dramatically in recent years....
Formal and Informal Probate Administration in Wisconsin
Probate is the legal procedure used to transfer someone's assets after their death. Any Wisconsin estate that is valued in...
Things to Know About The Probate Process in Wisconsin?
TL;DR; Wisconsin Probate is the court-supervised probate process that manages estate administration, ensuring assets are...