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Q&A Series: Will My Long Term Care Policy Be Negated if I Move Into an Assisted Living Facility?
This is not legal advice nor intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided here is informational in nature...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 7, 20181 min read
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What You Should Know About Long Term Capital Gains Tax and New Basis At Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how you get one shot at new basis at death and why it is wise to not waste this opportunity to save on...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 5, 20182 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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Top 3 Reasons to Form a Revocable Living Trust
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the top 3 reasons many people choose to use a Revocable Living Trust as part of their estate plan....
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 2, 20182 min read
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Why You Should Consider a Standalone HIPAA Release
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how a standalone HIPAA release can be very useful as part of your comprehensive estate plan. For...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 22, 20182 min read
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Why Your Power of Attorney for Finances Document 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....
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 19, 20182 min read
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Do I Have to use the Attorney Who Drafted the Will to Probate the Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses why lawyers place their name and firm contact information with the Wills they draft and why your...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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What is a Wisconsin Transfer on Death Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discuses Transfer on Death ("TOD") deeds in Wisconsin and explains how they can be used as part of your estate...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 14, 20181 min read
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Top 3 Reasons for Avoiding Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the top 3 reasons you should consider avoiding probate for your estate and discusses why many people...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 7, 20181 min read
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How Much of My Estate Should I Leave to Charity?
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how much of your estate you should leave to charity and discusses some of the reasons why...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 1, 20181 min read
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How Do I Fund My Revocable Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what funding your Revocable Living Trust means and why it is important to place assets into the Trust...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 29, 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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