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October 20, 2026
Estate Planning

Mom’s Power of Attorney Emptied Her Accounts. What Wisconsin Families Can Do Now

When a parent’s accounts drain under someone else’s control, the document itself often sets the limits that..

October 13, 2026
Estate Planning

When a Trustee Won’t Share Information or Seems to Be Misusing Funds: What Wisconsin Beneficiaries Can Do

Wisconsin beneficiaries are entitled to the trust document and a yearly accounting. When a trustee goes quiet..

October 6, 2026
Probate

Can You Contest a Will in Wisconsin? The Reasons Courts Accept, and the Deadlines That Matter

Not every unhappy heir has a case. Wisconsin courts accept a narrow set of reasons to set..

September 29, 2026
Trust Administration

Is an Online Will Legal in Wisconsin? What Holds Up and What Doesn’t

Wisconsin does not require an attorney to prepare your will, but it is particular about how the..

September 23, 2026
Estate Planning

Named Personal Representative of a Wisconsin Estate? What You Just Agreed To

Being named in a will is not just an honor. The role carries court deadlines, creditor notice..

September 16, 2026
Elder Law

What Your Health Care Agent Can’t Decide for You in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin health care power of attorney gives your agent real authority, but not unlimited authority. Several..

September 9, 2026
Estate Planning

Why Putting Your Child on the Deed Can Cost Them More Than Probate Would

Putting a child on the deed looks like a shortcut around probate. It can quietly hand your..

September 2, 2026
Estate Planning

Naming a Personal Representative in Wisconsin: What the Job Actually Involves

Naming someone in your will hands them a court-supervised job with real deadlines and real accountability. Here..

August 25, 2026
Elder Law

Special Needs Trusts in Wisconsin: Providing for a Loved One Without Risking Their Benefits

Leaving money directly to a loved one with a disability can end their SSI and Medicaid eligibility...

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