National Health Care Decisions Day
By Attorney Katherine A. Young
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is celebrated each year on April 16th. Founded in 2008, the mission of NHDD is to encourage and empower people... What is Elder Law?
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
We are often asked What is elder law? While the definition of “elderly” is the subject of some debate, the most common defining point is... 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... Whose Insurance Should Pay for Vehicle Repairs?
By Attorney Bradley A. Yanke
After an accident, a new or potential client will often ask me: “Who should handle my wrecked vehicle – my insurance company or the at-fault... Waste in Real Estate
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
The word waste provides rich imagery for a fertile imagination. Waste is associated with many unsavory expressions: “wasted, waste product, waste away, and go to... Family Cabin LLCs
By Attorney Jocelyn Donahue-Renfert
We all know someone who has a family cabin “up north.” Family cottages, cabins, and hunting land are a common estate planning concern in Wisconsin.... Is Joint Representation a Good Idea?
By Anderson O'Brien
It is common for a group of people to want one attorney to represent them all in a legal matter. Whether it is a married... U.S. Supreme Court Votes Unanimously On Tax Lien Case
By Anderson O'Brien
There are many cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court that receive scant attention from the public. Despite ideological divisions among the justices, it is... What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
By Anderson O'Brien
A Guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney who is appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of a minor child. If the... The Coporate Transparency Act Implications for Small Businesses
By Anderson O'Brien
Do you own a small business? Are you a member of an LLC or a shareholder in a closely held company? (A closely held company... More Protections for Pregnant Workers
By Anderson O'Brien
If you are an employer with pregnant employees, employees returning from parental leave, or employees who have had a child in the last two years,... Stepping Down as a Presonal Representative
By Anderson O'Brien
There are a number of factors to consider before agreeing to take on the responsibility of serving as Personal Representative of someone’s estate. If a...