estate planning

Experienced Attorneys Helping Wisconson Families with Planning their Estate When it comes to deciding which types of documents to use for your estate plan, the decision rests on a number of factors relating to your family and financial circumstances, and your final wishes. There are many different options available, each with its own specific purpose […]

As has been widely reported by various media outlets, when musician Prince died unexpectedly earlier this year, he apparently did not have a will in place. In fact, it currently appears that the pop icon may not have left behind any estate plan at all – a circumstance that could leave the fate of his […]

For many families, when a loved one dies, they are forced to deal with the process known as probate. Probate is the legal process for distributing a person’s estate after death. If you are getting ready to go through probate – whether as a personal representative, heir, beneficiary, or other interested party – it is […]

In our estate planning practice, a common question that our attorneys receive from spouses is whether they can (or should) prepare a joint will. This is a logical question, and if you search online, you will find plenty of references to the joint will concept. However, while a joint will is an option, it may […]

If you are thinking about putting together a will, or if you have questions about trusts or powers of attorney, an experienced estate planning lawyer will be able to help you weigh your options and draft the documents necessary to create a comprehensive estate plan. There are several considerations that go into creating an estate […]