Creating a formal estate plan is the best way to ensure the distribution of your assets goes as you wish after your death. Every estate plan is personal, but there is some basic documentation any estate plan should include. Will or trust You can use a will or trust to...
Social media has revolutionized how people share their lives, experiences and feelings with family and friends. Most human interaction seems to be taking place online instead of in person. While this has been a wonderful way to keep connected, sharing news with...
When you’re doing your estate planning, you may find yourself wondering if you need to include a trust. This is a different type of financial tool than just using a will. It allows you to create a separate trust that you fund with assets from your estate. You can do a...
Busy intersections can be a hotbed for motor vehicle accidents. Safety is dependent on everyone being patient, attentive, and obedient to traffic rules. Even if you are an extremely careful driver, you can still suffer a severe injury due to the negligence of other...
Semis are an essential part of the supply chain for goods in the United States. These large vehicles can get cargo from shipping and train yards to their small town destinations relatively efficiently. The people who drive these enormous vehicles have a challenging...
If you sustain an injury during a car accident, you may wonder who will pay for your medical bills and losses, including wages. Wisconsin is a tort state. Therefore the at-fault driver's insurer must cover your expenses. However, it is essential to decline the...
Teamwork in your marriage may have worked early on. However, that collaboration gradually fell by wayside, until finally you saw no other option than to end your marriage. Now, you wonder what is the best route to take in this divorce: mediation or court? Another...
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask you to blow into a handheld device that measures your blood alcohol content. Refusing the test can result in harsh consequences, so it may be tempting to try to trick the machine. Here are three...
Having an estate plan is something that not many people consider. In fact, it may be why nearly 60% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Estate plans are not just something that only extremely wealthy people need. The truth is that everyone can benefit from an...
Wisconsin is a community property state, meaning all marital assets belong to both spouses equally. Understanding the difference between marital and individual property is essential, so you know what to expect in a divorce. What items qualify as community property?...
