Happy Independence Day
Did you know? During the summer of 1776 some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for King George III, as a way of symbolizing the end ...
The New Wisconsin Trust Code: effective July 1, 2014
Wisconsin has never been considered a leading jurisdiction for the creation and administration of trusts. Thanks to years of volunteer work by some dedicated Wisconsin attorneys, that perception will change ...
Estate Planning After Divorce
One area that is often overlooked in the divorce process is the need to update estate planning. Most people would agree that their ex-spouse is the last person they want ...
Upcoming RWay Member Workshop
Trustee Training-The Administrative Process Thursday, June 19, 2014 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. UW Agricultural Research Station- 8502 Mineral Point Road, Verona, WI 53593 Who should attend: This program is designed for your ...
Living Trusts and Probate Avoidance
You want your money and property to go to your loved ones when you die, not to the courts, lawyers or the government. Unfortunately, unless you’ve done proper estate planning, ...
Upcoming RWay Member Workshop
Trustee Training (The Trust Process) Thursday, June 12, 2014 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. UW Agricultural Research Station- 8502 Mineral Point Road, Verona, WI 53593 Who should attend: Anyone who may serve ...
Treating Children Fairly Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally
Treating Children Fairly Does Not Necessarily Mean Equally Most parents want to treat their children fairly in their estate planning, and many assume that means having their children inherit equally. ...
Happy Memorial Day from Wilson Law Group!
Did you know that each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time? Take a moment this Memorial Day to reflect and ...
Can I Get In Trouble with the IRS for Trying to Reduce the Amount of Estate Tax that I Owe?
You’ve likely heard that one of the many benefits of estate planning is reducing the amount of federal, and state, taxes owed upon your passing. While it may seem like ...
A Shared Home but Not a Joint Deed
A Shared Home but Not a Joint Deed Many people erroneously assume that when one spouse dies, the other spouse receives all of the remaining assets; this is often not ...