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Are you searching for an elder law attorney in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas? Then your search may be over. Collins Law Firm has years of combined experience in many practice areas of law including elder law. With our location in Wauwatosa, we are also uniquely positioned to serve Milwaukee and many of the surrounding… Read more

Probate is seen as a dirty word in many circles, but for many estates, probate is essential. Probate can be time-consuming for sure, but there is also a lot of misinformation out there about how probate works. Let’s try to clear some of that up. How long does probate take in Wisconsin may be a… Read more

Are you thinking about where your assets will go upon your death? Then perhaps the first thing that came to mind is that you need a will. However, what you may actually want to do is set up a trust. What is the difference between a will and a trust in Wisconsin? We’ll take a… Read more

You’ve heard the term power of attorney before. Maybe you even know what one is and why you need one, but do you know how to set up power of attorney in Wisconsin? There are a lot of services out there that may even claim to help you for free, but are they legitimate? We… Read more

A will is just a reasonable way to plan for the future of your family, but can you create a will in Wisconsin without a lawyer? The quick answer is yes, but the real question is should you. Wills can be simple, but they can also get fairly complex especially if you have a lot… Read more

Planning your will and figuring out your beneficiaries go hand in hand. Learn how to select beneficiaries for your will. We’ll tell you who you can pick, what contingencies you should have in place, and things that you should think about for each of your beneficiaries. Make sure your will is in the best place… Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many Americans go about their daily lives – potentially forever. While 2020 was filled with canceled events and serious mitigation efforts, 2021 has been a year of learning how to live with the virus, with many events coming back.  With Halloween around the corner, kids are undoubtedly excited… Read more

Many people consider estate planning something that only wealthy or older individuals do. But the fact is, estate planning is beneficial – and affordable – for everyone. Not having an estate plan in place can cause financial and emotional hardship for your family down the road. For many reasons, it’s quite risky not to have… Read more

The probate process exists to protect anyone with an interest in the estate of someone who has passed away. The deceased individual’s assets are reviewed and supervised by the court and divided up among the beneficiaries, in addition to creditors and taxing authorities.  In the state of Wisconsin, the probate process triggers automatically if the… Read more