Lease Rights Beyond the Property Line
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
A lease is an agreement between one party which owns real estate, (landlord or lessor), and another party who seeks to gain use rights to... Comparing Commercial and Residential Leases
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
Most individuals must navigate a residential lease at some point in their lives – typically for an apartment to live in before potentially purchasing a... When Your LLC Designation is Not Enough
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
A limited liability entity, such as a LLC or Corporation, is an important part of protecting your individual assets from liabilities arising from your business.... Real Estate Interests
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
Legal interests in real estate seem simple upon first consideration – someone may own a home, and when they sell it, the buyer owns it.... How do Gift Taxes and Annual Exclusion Gifts Work?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
Many people are aware that gift taxation rules exist, but do not understand the actual process for determining when reporting or payment is required. Fortunately,... Can I Disclaim an Interest in an Estate?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
When someone dies and leaves you property in their will, by beneficiary designation, or through the intestate beneficiary laws of their state, it is possible,... Legal Considerations for Running a Business from Home
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
The past decade has seen a steady increase of businesses being run from individual’s homes and the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic have... What Does the Indemnification Clause in My Contract Mean?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
Indemnification provisions provide an important tool to parties seeking to allocate the risk of third-party damages and liabilities when contracting. When reviewing a contract, most... What Happens if a Minor Inherits Money in Wisconsin?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
When an individual dies, their assets are distributed to their beneficiaries through a variety of procedures depending on their estate planning choices. The most common... What Does “Sound Mind” Mean When Writing a Will?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
A last will and testament, along with other important estate planning documents, records a person’s decisions regarding the disposition of their property upon their death.... Is My Contract Enforceable During an Emergency?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
As a result of forced closures and disruptions to supply chains connected with the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses are facing the reality that they will... What Happens If I Pass Without a Will?
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
“What will happen to my assets when I pass away?” This is the question that brings many clients into their attorney’s office for initial estate...