Blog Articles
Frauds in Commerical Leases
By Attorneys Dan Schmeeckle and Ross Slovensky
By Attorneys Dan Schmeeckle and Ross Slovensky When it comes to leasing commercial real estate, Wisconsin law demands a high level of formality and clarity.... Wisconsin Medicaid Law Allows Some Exceptions to Divestment
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
In Wisconsin, there are specific exceptions to the divestment rules for Medicaid qualification, allowing certain asset transfers without incurring a penalty. These exceptions are narrowly... What Does Per Stirpes Mean?
By Attorney Katherine A. Young
If you’ve ever filled out a beneficiary form for life insurance or a retirement account, you may have come across the phrase “per stirpes.” It’s... Legal Separation V. Divorce
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Clients often ask what the difference is between a legal separation and a divorce. While the court process for both is similar, the legal consequences... Free Estate Planning Seminar April 24
By Anderson O'Brien
Anderson O’Brien, LLP is pleased to be hosting a FREE estate planning seminar on April 24. The topics typically covered include nursing home and long-term... Permanent Partial Disability and How it Could Affect You.
By Attorney Bradley A. Yanke
When thinking about workers’ compensation injuries, workers understandably focus on the immediate necessities of (1) getting medical expenses paid and (2) wage replacement for missed... Divestments and How They Affect Medicaid Qualifications
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
When applying for Medicaid in Wisconsin, particularly for long-term care services, one key concept to understand is divestment. Divestment refers to the transfer of assets... What Landlords Should Know About the Wisconsin Consumer Act
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
Residential landlords in Wisconsin now face liability under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) following the Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ decision in Koble Invs. v. Marquardt,... Understanding Medical Payments Coverage
By Attorney Bradley A. Yanke
Medical payments coverage through your automobile insurance is often an overlooked and sometimes misunderstood coverage. Reasonably, consumers are more interested how much coverage they have... How Adverse Possession May Impact Your Property Rights
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person who occupies another person’s property for a specified period of time may gain title to... If a Trespasser is Injured on My Property, Am I Responsible?
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
As a landowner, you might wonder whether you need to be concerned about injuries that occur when someone trespasses on your property. Generally, trespassers enter... Legal Custody vs. Placement
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
Wisconsin has two distinct concepts relating to minor children in family law cases: Legal Custody and Physical Placement. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but...