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A revocable living trust allows you to transfer legal ownership of your assets to a trust that you control completely – while you are alive, while you have the capacity, and even after circumstances change. Under Wisconsin’s Trust Code (Chapter 701), this structure is the most flexible tool in a standard estate plan. Most families… Read more

It is one of the most common and misunderstood questions in estate planning: Will my family inherit my debt? The short answer is that your loved ones usually do not become personally responsible for debts you leave behind. However, the longer answer is more complicated, and in Wisconsin, specific rules about how creditors are paid… Read more

If you have recently lost a loved one or are planning your own estate, you may have heard that the probate process can be time-consuming, expensive, and public. However, many Wisconsin residents are unaware that a significant portion of an individual’s assets can transfer directly to their heirs without going through court proceedings. Knowing which… Read more