For individuals who commit lesser offenses in Wisconsin, one of the sentencing alternatives available in criminal court is probation. Probation allows criminal defendants to stay out of jail, but requires them to abide by certain conditions during their period of probation in order to avoid further punishment. If a criminal defendant fails to abide by […]
Divorce and Social Security
For more and more individuals facing upcoming retirement, Social Security benefits are the primary source of income that they can depend on after retirement. Social security benefits are primarily determined by how long an individual paid into the Social Security system and how much they paid into it. This means that for many couples, the […]
Avoiding Probate Through POD and TOD accounts
When individuals seek assistance with their estates, one of their top concerns is typically how to transfer their assets to their children or other beneficiaries with minimal delay and hassle. Often this means wondering if they can avoid the probate process. Assets for estate purposes usually come in two forms: probate assets and non-probate assets. […]
The Use of Medical Records in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Medical records can play a very important role in personal injury lawsuits. The plaintiff’s attorney can use them to help to shed light on the plaintiff’s injuries, and the defense attorney can use them to refute a plaintiff’s claims for damages. The importance of medical records must be balanced against the reality that they often […]
Easements: What Are They and How Do They Work?
If you have ever attempted to buy a piece of property with a significant amount of land, or one that other neighbors use with any frequency, you may be familiar with the term easement. An easement is a type of legal right that appears quite frequently in real estate dealings, and it is an important […]
Wausau Attorneys David Casey and Kristen Lonergan Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C., a general practice law firm in Wausau, Wisconsin, is excited to announce that Super Lawyers has named Attorneys David Casey and Kristen Lonergan to its 2017 Wisconsin Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Wisconsin are selected by the research team at Super […]