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...
Estate And Probate Law
Will I Lose My Home if I Apply for Medicaid to Cover My Long-Term Care Costs?
When families contemplate Medicaid eligibility to cover expensive long term care costs, one of their greatest fears is the loss of the home. Many folks believe that if an elderly or disabled person leaves the home to receive care in an assisted living or skill...
What issues do same-sex couples face when estate planning?
Same-sex couples in Southeast Wisconsin who are engaged to be married will have much on their mind. However, one aspect of being married that same-sex couples will want to consider is executing a comprehensive estate plan. Same-sex couples who want to execute an...
What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process through which an individual's estate is administered after that individual passes away. Generally, the probate process is supervised by the Court. The probate process is designed to ensure that debts of the decedent are paid and that any...
Power of Attorney and Will: Do I Need Both?
One of the most common questions clients have is what is the difference between a financial Power of Attorney and a Last Will and Testament, and why do I need both. Both documents can be vital parts of an estate plan, as they serve separate purposes, so it is...
What can I expect from the estate planning process?
Having a plan for what happens to the assets you've worked hard for after death is important. Your life and all that you have done to make your loved ones benefit from it are more secure when a legally recognized estate plan is created. Your estate could include a...