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Is this Really an Irrevocable Trust and Can I Use The Money How I Wish?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether or not they have an irrevocable trust and discusses what restrictions...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 25, 20191 min read
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New 5 Star Review for Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
I am very thankful for helpful feedback from satisfied clients as it helps me improve my services and helps other potential clients find...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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New 5 Star Review for Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
I am always thankful for feedback and helpful reviews from satisfied clients. Check out my office's other reviews on Google and Avvo for...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 21, 20191 min read
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5 Star Google Review for Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
I am very thankful this Thanksgiving season for all of my clients who choose my law office to help them with their legal needs, and I am...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 21, 20181 min read
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5 Star Google Review for Law Office of Thomas B. Burton
I am always thankful for feedback from satisfied clients. I feel that one of the best ways for prospective clients to decide whether my...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 1, 20181 min read
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Attorney Thomas B. Burton Earns Avvo Clients' Choice Award for 2018
I was recently informed by Avvo that I have earned the Clients' Choice Award for 2018. I previously earned the award in 2014. I wish to...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 27, 20181 min read
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How a Tangible Personal Property List in Your Will or Trust Can Save You Money on Attorney Fees
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how a Tangible Personal Property List referenced in your Will or Trust can save you money on attorneys...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 26, 20182 min read
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What is an EIN?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what an EIN is, and how to obtain one from the Internal Revenue Service. Attorney Burton also...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 24, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: How Does Sale of Property Work When There is a Life Estate Reserved to Father in Nur
Below is a recent question I responded to regarding using life estates in Medicaid planning, and how the sale of the proceeds is divided...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 14, 20182 min read
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What is The Minimum Amount of Assets Needed to Form a Trust in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the question about what minimum amount of assets are needed in order to form a Revocable Living Trust...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 9, 20182 min read
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What is Flow Through Taxation for a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how "Flow Through" taxation works for an LLC that elects to be taxed as a partnership and discusses...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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How Can A Trust Own Property in Multiple States?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how a Revocable Living Trust can hold title to property in different states, helping you to avoid...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 26, 20182 min read
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Q&A Series: How Soon Does a Will Need to be Read After a Person Passes Away in Wisconsin?
As part of my Q&A Series, below is a recent question I answered on Avvo.com. I share some of my answers here on my blog as a benefit to...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: My Mom and Dad Want Me to Get the House They Own. Can I Put My Name on the Deed and
I often respond to questions related to my firm's practice areas…wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 3, 20182 min read
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Reasons Why You Might Want Your Estate to Go Through Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some specific situations where you might want your estate to go through Probate and receive court...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 12, 20182 min read
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How Many Trustees Can I Name for My Revocable Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how many trustees you can name as Trustee of your Revocable Living Trust and discusses some of the...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 7, 20182 min read
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How Do I Revoke My Old Will?
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the best way to revoke your old Will after your new Will has been executed. For questions...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 23, 20181 min read
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How Do I Start a Sole Proprietorship in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the steps necessary to start a sole proprietorship in Wisconsin and gives some practical advice on...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 11, 20181 min read
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What's the Difference Between a Health Care Power of Attorney Document and a Living Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the differences between a Health Care Power of Attorney Document and a Living Will and some of the...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 24, 20181 min read
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Why You Might Want to Keep a Wisconsin Revocable Living Trust Formed Before August 1, 2014
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses why you should consider keeping a Revocable Living Trust that was formed before August 1, 2014 for...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 22, 20181 min read
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