Category Archive: Firm News
- Jul. 15 2015
Why You Need a Lawyer When Selling Property of the Deceased
Few people really understand the importance of legal representation when selling the house or other form of real estate of a deceased person. Yet, the value of having a lawyer on your side during this process cannot be understated. When selling a house … Read more
- Jun. 18 2015
Gift Tax Rules and Long Term Care: Two Common Misconceptions
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. 4 2015
Why You Need Powers of Attorney
As estate planning attorneys, we cannot stress strongly enough that when considering your own estate plans, you really should have a Power of Attorney for Health CareA document that authorizes a person, called an agent, to make health care decisions … Read more
- Feb. 20 2015
Inherited IRAs Use on the Rise
In the second of a two-part series on the 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 … 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
- Dec. 16 2014
Protect Your Home With An Irrevocable Trust
Many of our older clients approach us with concerns about protecting their homes should they find themselves in need of long term care at a nursing home or assisted living center. As estate planning attorneys, we can implement a detailed … Read more
- Nov. 24 2014
What is Elder Law?
As estate planning attorneys, we are often asked what the term Elder LawA term used to distinguish an area of law that addresses the needs of aging, including dealing with Federal and State laws that apply to the rights and … Read more
- Oct. 27 2014
Our New Estate Planning Glossary
At Wokwicz Law Offices, LLC, we are very pleased to announce the publication of our new 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 … Read more
- Aug. 22 2014
Last Will and Testament: A First Step in Estate Planning
A Last Will and TestamentSee WillA written document that sets forth and names the personal representative who will be in charge of overseeing the probate process and names the specific bequest and residual beneficiaries of property who are to receive and inherit assets and property through probate. A Will does not avoid probate, and must be properly drafted and executed to be legal. A Will can also avoid the use of a surety bond in many instances and can help utilize an “informal” Wisconsin probate process if it has the proper clauses and attestation clause.. More is one of the most basic 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 … Read more
- Aug. 6 2014
Over $2.4 Million in Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements in 18 Months
We are proud and very pleased to share the news that our firm is building a growing reputation as a leading personal injury law firm in southeast Wisconsin. Through our efforts and those of our “Of Counsel” attorney, Wokwicz Law … Read more