Category Archive: Elder Law

  • Jul. 18 2019

    Estate Planning Elder Law Attorney: When to Contact?

    As estate planningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while the person is still of sound mind and able to understand and sign key documents such as Power of Attorneys, Power … Read more »

  • Jun. 2 2017

    Estate Planning Categories: An Overview

    When people first meet with estate planningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while the person is still of sound mind and able to understand and sign key documents such as … Read more »

  • Dec. 15 2016

    The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History

    The Greatest Wealth Transfer, according to the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, has already begun. Through estates, heirs are expected to receive over $30 trillion in inheritance before 2061. Add charities and government to the list of wealth … Read more »

  • Nov. 30 2016

    Estate Plan Review: When Do I Need One?

    As estate planning lawyers, we are regularly asked “When do I need to do an estate plan review?” When we draft an estate plan for a client, we attempt to draft with an eye towards the future so that frequent … Read more »

  • Aug. 26 2016

    Care Agreement Contract

    A Care Agreement Contract is basically a contract with one person, often an adult child, agreeing to provide care services to a parent or disabled person in need of care services. Care agreement contracts are commonly referred to as Personal … Read more »

  • Jun. 9 2016

    Procrastination and Estate Planning

    Estate PlanningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while the person is still of sound mind and able to understand and sign key documents such as Power of Attorneys, Power of … Read more »

  • Feb. 10 2016

    Digital Assets and Estate Planning

    Attorneys and legislators in Wisconsin are currently developing a new law covering digital assets upon death. This new law aims to clarify the issues challenging estate planningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while … Read more »

  • Dec. 9 2015

    When to Have Your Estate Plan Reviewed

    Estate plans prove themselves most valuable when they reflect your current life situation and financial position. An out-of-date estate plan can often leave you short, owing unexpected taxes, paying higher fees and protecting yourself and your children less than you had … Read more »

  • Jul. 27 2015

    Estate Planning is a Process

    Providing legal counsel for estate planning for more than sixty years, our estate planningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while the person is still of sound mind and able … Read more »

  • Jan. 30 2015

    Trends in 2015: Advance Care Planning

    As lawyers with decades of experience helping Wisconsin families prepare for their futures, we keep an eye on estate planningPlanning in advance of disability, incapacity, or death to make sure that key life issues have been addressed while the person is still … Read more »