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Jan 17, 20181 min read

If I Have Life Insurance Do I Still Need an Estate Plan?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how life insurance works as part of your estate planning and discusses why a comprehensive estate...

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Jan 12, 20181 min read

Why Executing a Will Won't Avoid Probate

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains why drafting and executing a Will alone is not enough to avoid probate for your estate (the court...

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Jan 3, 20181 min read

2018 Tax Reform--No Changes to New Basis at Death for Capital Gains Tax

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains some of the recent changes to estate, and gift taxes due to the tax reform passed by Congress at the...

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Dec 10, 20171 min read

Why Your Power of Attorney for Finances Dies With You

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains why your Agent's authority to act under your Financial Power of Attorney document ends at your death....

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Dec 9, 20171 min read

Charitable Giving? Consider Highly Appreciated Assets

Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses charitable giving and why you might want to consider gifting highly appreciated assets vs....

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Dec 8, 20171 min read

What is a Wisconsin Quit Claim Deed?

In this post I explain what a Wisconsin Quit Claim Deed does and how it differs from a Warranty Deed. I also discussed some of the uses...

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Nov 28, 20171 min read

What are the Top 3 Reasons to Form a Revocable Living Trust?

Check out my new video blog post discussing the Top 3 Reasons for forming a Revocable Living Trust. If you have questions or suggestions...

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