DIY estate plans versus face-to-face legal consultations

In Wisconsin and across the United States, many people handle their estate planning via less expensive online legal services. Although drafting a will via a do-it-yourself website sounds like a […]

Trusts for people who want to be cryogenically frozen

A Wisconsin resident who wishes to undergo the process of being cryogenically frozen at death might also be concerned about having access to funds on revival. A revival or future […]

Do-over trusts may allow grantors to revamp old trusts

People in Wisconsin who have gotten ahead of the game and established trusts as part of their estate plans may sometimes have cause to regret it. Those who create an […]

What art collectors should know about estate planning

Adequate estate planning is something that all Wisconsin individuals should have in mind, particularly those who have acquired significant wealth in their lifetimes. Scandalous estate litigation cases commonly reported by […]

Using multiple trusts in an estate plan

When Wisconsin estate owners think about planning for the future, they may want to take advantage of the additional flexibility and control provided by trusts. Some may wonder if it’s […]

Estate planning basics

Many people in Wisconsin are aware of the importance of estate planning. However, they tend to stop after creating a will. While a will is often a good start to […]

Powers of attorney generally terminate in three ways

Powers of attorney are an important part of many estate plans in Wisconsin. They can be designed to fit the needs of the client, but there are situations in which […]

Avoiding problems in estate plans

Wisconsin fans of comic book artist Stan Lee might be aware that there have been some issues surrounding his estate over the years. Earlier this year, he said that someone […]

Estate planning is always ongoing

Wisconsin residents may believe that thorough estate planning is nothing more than creating and executing their estate plan documents. While this may constitute the bulk of estate planning work, it […]

Estate planning important for business continuity

Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin may draw an unexpected lesson from the passing of legendary musician Aretha Franklin. Reports on her death have noted that despite her $80 million estate and valuable […]