#PersonalRepresentative

Dec 12, 20182 min read

How Do I Access Someone's Safety Deposit Box After They Die?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses access to safety deposit boxes and how you can ensure that your Trustee or Personal Representative...

Aug 30, 20181 min read

Q&A Series: Does the Executor of an Estate Get Paid for Their Work?

Reader Question: Does the executor of an estate get paid for their work? Attorney Thomas B. Burton Response: A: Yes, in Wisconsin we call...

Aug 1, 20181 min read

Q&A Series: How Do I Cash A Check Made Out to "The Estate of..."?

Below is a recent question that I responded to on Avvo.com. If you a question, please feel free to submit it for a future Q&A series or...

Jan 8, 20181 min read

What is the Personal Representative's Statutory Fee Under Wisconsin Law?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what percentage of your estate your Personal Representative (the person in charge of administering...

Nov 21, 20134 min read

What is a Will and Why Should I Have One?

In my blog, I am going to try to cover some common questions many people have regarding estate planning and other areas of the law. For...