Per Stirpes
By Katie Perryman-Gebhardt
If you have ever completed a beneficiary designation for a life insurance policy or retirement account, you may have encountered the term “per stirpes” and... 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... 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... 2023 Fall Estate Planning Seminar
By Anderson O'Brien
Anderson O’Brien, LLP hosted the Fall 2023 Estate Planning Seminar. Four of our skilled attorneys presented on these topics: Protecting Your Assets from Probate and... Stepping Down as a Presonal Representative
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
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... Is It Legal to Write Your Own Will?
By Attorney Heather M. Huebner
We often hear this scenario: you handwrite your final wishes and sign the document before storing it in your safe, bank box or another safe... How to Prepare for Your Estate Planning Meeting
By Attorney Katherine A. Young
The thought of preparing an estate plan can be overwhelming. This is especially true if you are completing the estate planning process for the first...