Estate Planning & Elder Law Posts

Prenuptial agreements can be smart estate planning tools

08/20/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Family Law Attorney

The rising number of second and subsequent marriages combined with the rising age of first-time brides and grooms means more people are bringing more assets and children into marriages than ever before. Read More »

Thinking of challenging a will? Consider the risk of disinheritance.

08/02/2018 Blogs David Pierce, Estate Planning Lawyer

It is possible to challenge a will after someone has passed away, but it's a risky undertaking. Read More »

Quick guide to types of trusts

06/08/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Trusts fall into two basic categories: living trusts and testamentary trusts. This infographic offers a quick guide to the most common types of trusts. Read More »

Wills vs. trusts: Which is right for me?

04/19/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

While most people appreciate the need for a will in an estate plan, trusts are less widely understood. Read More »

Estate planning: how do I discuss it with my aging parents?

02/03/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Whether 80 or 18, every adult should have at least one or two documents. Read More »

Divorce could be answer to long-term care expense

02/03/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Estate Planning Attorney

Though it sounds extreme, divorce can be a way to protect assets when a spouse needs long-term care. Read More »

Funerals and burials: law provides choice

02/03/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

If you'd rather have someone other than next of kin make your funeral and burial arrangements, you can do so in Wisconsin through a law called Authorization for Final Disposition. Read More »

Wills and powers of attorney: can I mark changes on original document?

01/29/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Can I just line out the previous name of my personal representative, print the new name and initial it for the change to be viewed as a legal and binding change? Read More »

Q&A: Can I do estate planning without an attorney?

01/14/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

My spouse and I are getting our estate planning started this year. I have some friends who did it on their own, and I’m wondering if I can too or if I should use a lawyer Read More »