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 Jason M. Sausser
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... 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 Jason M. Sausser
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... “You Don’t Say?!” Political Speech in the Private Sector Workplace
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
Another election season is upon us. That means that there may well be spirited discussions around the workplace water cooler or on social media as... Shipwrecked by a Sidewalk
By Attorney Bradley A. Yanke
With the exponential growth of technology occurring today, there is an often-repeated adage that “the law struggles to keep up with technology.” As such, it... Medicaid Myths and Truths
By Attorney Kamryn R. Ramker
The cost of nursing home care can be substantial, leaving many people wondering when Medicaid will cover long term care costs. Medicare only covers a...