What Makes Land Agricultural for Taxes in Wisconsin?
By Amy A. Jahnke
Ever wonder what it takes for land to be considered and taxed as “agricultural land”? In State ex rel. Peter Odgen Family Trust of 2008... Why Won’t the Bank Honor My Power of Attorney?
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
When you have been appointed as an agent under a Durable General (Financial) Power of Attorney, you presume that financial institutions will honor the document... Naming a Trust as the Beneficiary of a Tax-Qualified Retirement Account
By Attorney Katherine A. Young
Many have heard the quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The... Accounting for Digital Assets in your Estate Plan
By Attorney Steven H. Thompson
Like many things rendered obsolete by the progress of technology, older estate plans may not adequately address the realities of the digital age. In the... Statutory Requirements for Record Books
By Attorney David M. James
There are statutory requirements as to certain records that must minimally be kept in a Corporate/Company Record Book. These records vary based on the type... A Business Check-up Checklist
By Attorney David M. James
If you are a business owner, then you, no doubt, have or will go through the process of finalizing your financial statements and gathering your... Steps to Preserve Your Claim in a Premises Liability Case
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Anderson O’Brien handles many claims involving individuals who injure themselves after falling or tripping due to ice or some other unsafe condition or obstacle. These... Grandparent Visitation Rights Awaiting Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
In 2000, the United States Supreme Court found in Troxel v. Granville that parents have a constitutionally protected interest in the care, custody, and control... Governmental Immunity and the Known Danger Exception
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
The governmental immunity statute grants immunity to governments and their officers from certain lawsuits related to intentional wrongful and discretionary acts. Governmental immunity laws trace... An Employment Law Lesson Learned by a Gourmet Cookie Company
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
Most employers know that it is illegal to discriminate in the employment process. Employment discrimination commonly occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated... Arbitration? What am I Gaining? What am I Losing?
By Attorney Brent W. Jacobson
You have probably heard the word “arbitration” before. Maybe you have purchased a consumer product and looked at the fine print to discover a reference... Protect Your Rights After a Hit-and-Run
By Attorney Bradley A. Yanke
When people envision an auto wreck, their minds usually go to an image of two crashed vehicles on the side of the road, and the...