A will serves as an important document in outlining how your assets are after your passing. While you might not give yours much thought on a daily basis, it should come into focus any time you experience a major life change. Following certain significant events, it is...
Wisconsin custody orders contain numerous details established by a judge or agreed on by the parents subject to the order. Custody orders may include rules about both legal custody and physical placement. Once there is a final order approved by the courts, the parents...
Interacting with the police during a traffic stop can be a nerve-wracking experience. This discussion can scare you even more when you are dealing with a possible charge of driving while drunk. It is important to know what actions to avoid to prevent misunderstandings...
Shareholder disputes can disrupt the smooth functioning of a company, impacting its performance and stability. When a business has multiple people who own a share and have a stake in its success, there is a constant potential for conflict. According to Gallup, 61% of...
Many people think of estate planning as something to do when they’re in their senior years and ready to codify who will get their assets when they die. Unfortunately, this mindset can leave individuals – and their loved ones – unnecessarily vulnerable for a large...
The legal system meticulously considers several pivotal factors when deciding whether a child will face charges as a minor or an adult. These determinants, hinging on various aspects of the case and the child's background, substantially influence the legal path that a...
Discussing estate planning with your parents might feel like a difficult task, but it is an important one for you both to complete. Having a clear plan in place helps them feel at peace and know that people will respect their wishes and manage their assets well. Being...
It can be as important to choose the right person to handle estate administration as it is to put together an estate plan that reflects someone's values and closest relationships accurately. An executor, referred to in Wisconsin probate statutes as the personal...
Wisconsin takes drinking and driving seriously, and if a traffic stop leads to a charge of operating while intoxicated, you may face criminal as well as financial repercussions. While you may have to come up with the money to cover fines, bail and impound fees and...
“Reasonable suspicion” for a drunk driving stop refers to the legal standard that law enforcement officers must meet in order to initiate a traffic stop based on their belief that a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is a lower...
