You may be familiar with the terms "guardianship" and "conservatorship," but when faced with the decision to select one legal process over the other for a family member or friend you may need advice on which process is best.What is Guardianship?Guardianship is the...
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Common legal issues caregivers go through
Caregivers have an immensely difficult job. The state of Wisconsin recently approved funding that would help caregivers of children with autism get the training needed to prevent regression in the child. Caregivers of senior citizens have their own...
Pooled Trusts: An Alternative to Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trust often are the first "go to" option for persons with disabilities who are in danger of losing valuable public benefits due to the receipt of an inheritance, personal injury award or divorce settlement. In most cases, the use of a properly drafted...
Most common estate planning mistakes
The biggest mistake anyone can make with an estate plan is to not have one at all. Although no one likes thinking about their demise, it is still essential to have a basic estate planning document in place. Over half of Americans lack the essentials in this...
Paternity – Family Law is More Than Divorce
What is Paternity? Paternity actions are brought when a child is born to parents who are not married. If the mother and/or the child are on Badgercare or other state-funded programs, the county in which they reside will often bring a paternity action against the...
Medicare Hospice: A Benefit that Enhances Quality of Life
Most families want the best for their frail elderly and chronically ill loved ones. They often seek quality medical and long-term care services to be funded with private pay dollars and/or Medicaid. However, most people are unaware of a government benefit that can...
Supported Decision-Making
One of the advantages of being an adult is having the ability to make your own decisions, whether good or bad. Usually, we consult family members, friends, or professionals for guidance when making different types of decisions, from buying a car, to picking a...
Financial pros and cons to same-sex marriage
Countless people fought over the years for same-sex couples to have the right to marry. Marriage brings about numerous financial and legal benefits for same-sex couples, but there are instances where the couple may want to think twice about tying the knot. All...
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...
Family Law Workshop 2018
Attorneys Margaret Hickey, Emily Hall, and Lauren Otte attended the 37th Annual Family Law Workshop in Door County at the beginning of August. The three day Workshop in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin included both educational and networking events. Attorney Margaret Hickey...