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Every adult should have a plan in place to provide for their loved ones after they die. An estate plan is a compilation of documents that provide instructions and information regarding your assets and possessions and your wishes for medical care. It is best to seek guidance from an estate planning attorney to create a […]

A will is one of the most important documents that any adult should have in place. A will provides instructions for how your assets should be distributed following your death. Everyone should have a will, even if they have only a few assets. A will provides for your loved ones and ensures that your belongings […]

Nobody likes to think about their death, or consider how to handle decisions in old age. However, if you plan ahead, you can eliminate some of the trauma and stress by making important choices about your healthcare ahead of time. A medical directive gives you the chance to provide loved ones and medical professionals with […]

Whether you become incapacitated due to a serious illness, or are undergoing surgery, you want to make sure that someone you trust is in charge of your affairs. Power of attorney is a legal designation that allows a person you assign to handle your decisions and finances if you are unable to do so because […]

Your last will and testament is a document that provides instructions regarding your assets to your loved ones after your death. If you die without a Will, state law takes over and your assets will be distributed based on the state’s legal requirements, which means that your loved ones might not be the beneficiaries of […]

Your last will and testament, also known simply as your will, is a document that provides instructions for others about the disposition of your belongings and assets after your death. It is important to have a will in place to protect your loved ones and to ensure that they know your wishes. Wills should be […]

A will and a trust serve the same function: They provide for your family after your death. However, there are some differences that may make trusts advantageous in some circumstances. If you have substantial property and assets, it can be much more beneficial to your heirs to provide for them in a trust rather than […]

An advance healthcare directive, also known as a medical directive or living will, is a legal document that provides instructions for your medical care if you are incapacitated. Whatever name you call it, a healthcare directive is a necessity for any adult, young or old. The document is a way to make medical decisions ahead […]

  Everyone should have a last will and testament in place to protect their loved ones and ensure that they leave instructions for the distribution of assets. Some states allow you to use a handwritten will. A handwritten will is also called a holographic will. Wisconsin law does require a will to be typed and […]