What is the One Document Every Person Over Age 18 Should Have?
Check out my video post discussing the one document that every adult (anyone over the age of 18) should have. The answer may surprise...
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Thomas B. Burton
Oct 21, 20172 min read
What Does my Spouse Get When I Die? (or: What Does Wisconsin State Law Say About My Surviving Spouse
Wis. Stat. 861.01 Ownership of marital property at death. (1) Surviving spouse's one-half interest in marital property. Upon the death...
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Thomas B. Burton
Dec 4, 20164 min read
2 Reasons Why Every Parent Should Have a Will
1. Nominate a Guardian for Minor Children For parents of minor children, your will can be used to nominate a “Guardian” for your...
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Thomas B. Burton
May 20, 20161 min read
Owning a Cabin "Up North"
I read a great piece about owning a cabin written by a Minnesota Attorney, David J. Meyers, called "Lake Law 101 - Or: So you Want to Own...
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Thomas B. Burton
May 9, 20161 min read
Prince's Death Illustrates Importance of Having a Will
Many of you will be familiar with the artist named Prince, who died recently at his Paisley Park Recording Studio in Chanhassen,...
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Thomas B. Burton
Apr 24, 20163 min read
Reason #2 to Consider a Revocable Living Trust: Planning for Incapacity
This blog post is a continuation of my series on the top reasons to consider forming a revocable living trust for your estate. If you...
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Thomas B. Burton
Mar 6, 20161 min read
In Person Meetings Now Available in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
I am pleased to announce that I have signed an agreement to use Executive Office space at the Waterford Building, in Eau Claire, to meet...
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Thomas B. Burton
Nov 22, 20152 min read
Reason #1 to Consider a Revocable Living Trust: PRIVACY
A trust is a private agreement made between the person who creates the trust (the “settlor”) and the person named to look after the...
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Thomas B. Burton
Oct 22, 20151 min read
Instructions for Disposition of Your Body after Death
Did you know that Wisconsin law allows you to designate an Agent and detail your wishes for the final disposition of your body after your...
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Thomas B. Burton
May 9, 20145 min read
What is Avvo.com? Strategies for Finding a Lawyer in the Internet Age
Recently I was asked to give my opinion about the website Avvo.com. Avvo is a website that attempts to list all the attorneys in a given...
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