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Can I Designate My Estate as the #Beneficiary of a #LifeInsurance Policy?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a writer's question from Oshkosh, Wisconsin about whether you can designate your Estate as the #beneficiar
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 23, 20203 min read
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Do I Need an Attorney Yet? We Are Purchasing Rental Real Estate in the Near Future
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about the right time to hire an attorney for the planned purchase of rental real estate
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 13, 20193 min read
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Can I Be Held Responsible for my Father's Nursing Home Bills in the State of Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether the questioner will be held responsible for his father's medical bills and
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 17, 20192 min read
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5 Star Client Review for Attorney Thomas B. Burton
Thomas Burton wrote a Living Trust for us. He was fantastic!!! He was very personable and fun to work with. My wife and I had some unique
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 9, 20191 min read
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What Do You Charge for a Simple Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about what a lawyer charges for a simple Will that will divide someone's property evenly
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 2, 20192 min read
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Avvo Clients' Choice Award for 2019 Awarded to Attorney Thomas B. Burton
Attorney Thomas B. Burton has won the Avvo Clients' Choice Award again for 2019. This award is only given to attorneys who have received
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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How Do I Get Real Estate Into My Trust After I Form My Revocable Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how to transfer ownership of your real estate from your individual name into the name of the Trustee of
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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Do I Have Any Right to Question a Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether the reader has a right to question a Will that is in the probate
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 18, 20191 min read
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What is the Law of Adverse Possession in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what the concept of adverse possession is in real property law and explains how it works in Wisconsin.
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 11, 20192 min read
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How Do I Gift an LLC That Holds Rental Property to a Trust for My Son?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about how to gift the owner's interest in an LLC into a Revocable Living Trust in order
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 5, 20193 min read
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Whose Name Should Be on Insurance Policy for House if Parent Put Child's Name on the Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whose name should be on the homeowner's insurance policy for a house when a parent
Thomas B. Burton
May 29, 20192 min read
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Real Estate Testing Contingencies You Might Want to Include in Wisconsin Standard Offer to Purchase
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses several testing contingencies you should consider adding to your Offer to Purchase that are not included
Thomas B. Burton
May 21, 20192 min read
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Is Sister Entitled to Everything in Safe Deposit Box?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from Madison, Wisconsin about a Safe Deposit Box and whether the sister is entitled to
Thomas B. Burton
May 15, 20192 min read
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Is Sister Entitled to Everything in Safe Deposit Box?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from Madison, Wisconsin about a Safe Deposit Box and whether the sister is entitled..
Thomas B. Burton
May 15, 20191 min read
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Can Creditors Put Lien on Mother's House For a Child's Debts Who is Listed on the Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader's question about whether creditors can place a lien on the mother's home for the debts of a...
Thomas B. Burton
May 1, 20193 min read
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Part 2--Easements in Wisconsin Requirement to Republish Easement Every 40 Years
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses real estate easements in Wisconsin and what you should know about the requirement to republish your...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 3, 20191 min read
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The Downside to Leaving Real Estate Outright to Multiple Owners at Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the downsides to leaving real estate in Wisconsin directly to multiple owners upon your death and...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 13, 20192 min read
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Should I Accept a Fiduciary Deed for a Cheap Property I am Looking to Buy for Cash?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question regarding whether the buyer should accept a Fiduciary Deed in Wisconsin for a cheap...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 31, 20192 min read
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What Steps Should I Take After I Form and Sign My Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the steps you should take to transfer assets into your Trust after you have formed and signed your...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 16, 20191 min read
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What is Flow Through Taxation for an LLC?
Click here to obtain my Free Wisconsin LLC Start-Up Guide. Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how Limited Liability Company members can...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 3, 20192 min read
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