Dividing marital assets in a Wisconsin divorce is often complex. When a business is involved, the process can become even more complicated. Wisconsin law requires that all marital property be divided equitably, or fairly. The law starts with the presumption that an...
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Medicaid and long-term care planning
According to some studies, about 16% of Americans are 65 or older. The average life expectancy of Wisconsin residents is currently just under 80 years. Many Wisconsinites are living much longer than that, and many of them are in relatively good health. But, generally...
5 reasons to avoid probate
Probate can be a daunting process that many people seek to avoid. Here in Wisconsin, there are several good reasons to steer clear of probate when planning your estate. Let's explore five key reasons why you should consider avoiding probate. 1. Probate is...
How can you defend against a child custody modification request?
Even if your divorce has been finalized for a while, you can suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself on the defensive when your child’s other parent files a motion to modify custody. The stakes are high when this happens, as a modification could reduce the amount of...
Factors Wisconsin courts consider to determine child custody
Many couples who are getting divorce or separated have a hard time agreeing on child custody arrangements. Parents may want to spend as much time with their child as possible, even if that time is at the expense of the child’s other parent. How is custody determined...
Can you retain control over your estate even after you’re gone?
As much as the estate planning process is about figuring out how to distribute your assets once you pass away, it’s also about control. If you don’t take charge of your estate planning, after all, your assets will be distributed in accordance with state law. In many...
Careful planning necessary when elderly parent moves in with you
The extreme cost of long-term care for your parents has you and your family thinking. Maybe moving them into an assisted living facility is not the best idea. Other options exist, and you are seriously considering having them move into your home. But, if you choose...
Five risks of do-it-yourself estate planning
There are a lot of misconceptions about the estate planning process. Perhaps the biggest is that most people don’t need an estate plan or that a basic estate plan will fit their needs. This point-of-view drives a lot of people to attempt estate planning on their own....
The difference between custody and placement in Wisconsin
When parents in Wisconsin divorce it is only natural that they want to protect their parental rights as much as possible. While parents are encouraged to work out custody and placement together, sometimes this does not happen, and they will need to turn to the court...
Evicting seniors from a residential facility has consequences
With America’s aging population growing larger and larger over time (because people are living longer), many of our country’s senior citizens live in nursing homes and other facilities that are designed to take good care of them. There are nursing homes all over the...