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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 properly […]
An estate plan is a group of legal documents that provides details for the distribution of your assets and property following your death. It also may include important instructions regarding your health care if you become incapacitated. If you do not have an estate plan, you should. You can follow the following steps and get […]
When someone passes away in Wisconsin or elsewhere, that person’s estate typically must be distributed through a process called probate. If a relative or loved one recently died, it can be helpful to understand the process. You may want some assistance throughout the probate process from an experienced Wisconsin probate attorney. What is Probate? Probate […]
Probate is the process of transferring property from an estate after death. When someone passes away, his or her assets and property still belong to the estate. A will is in place to provide directions for how the property is to be distributed after death. The process is overseen by the probate courts. Wisconsin Statutes […]
It is important to prepare for situations that may arise as you get older. For example, it is essential to have a estate plan in place to ensure that your loved ones are cared for in the manner you desire after your death. One part of a comprehensive estate plan is a health care power […]
If you are chosen to the power of attorney for a family member or friend, you will likely have a lot of questions. One of the most common questions estate planning lawyers answer involves the responsibilities of a person chosen as power of attorney. This is not uncommon as many people are only chosen once […]
You will undoubtedly enjoy many different milestones in your life. These milestones will be a mix of happy ones and sad ones. These milestones should lead you to do one thing each time you reach one – update your will. Simply creating a will and leaving it alone will not do you any good later […]
Choosing a power of attorney to handle your estate is one of the most important decisions you will make in life. Hopefully, your will was created early in life and it only needs to be updated when major life events occur. If not, now is the time to create your will and estate planning documents […]
Dying without a will is also known as dying intestate. Basically, this means that because you did not provide an outline for your assets’ distribution to your loved ones after your death, the court must determine which heirs have the right to inherit your assets, then distribute them to these heirs on your behalf. This […]
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