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Q&A Series: How Long Can Relative Live in House After Death of Owner?
Consumer Question: A relative lives in my dads house. Can they continue to live there after he dies or how soon do they need to move out?...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 10, 20183 min read
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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...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 30, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: Access to brother's safety deposit box?
Below is a recent question I responded to on Avvo.com discussing how to access a safe deposit box after the death of the owner. Consumer...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 6, 20182 min read
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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...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 1, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: How Soon Does a Will Need to be Read After a Person Passes Away in Wisconsin?
As part of my Q&A Series, below is a recent question I answered on Avvo.com. I share some of my answers here on my blog as a benefit to...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: Can Husband Collect an IRA From His Deceased Wife if She Received State Medical Assi
I often respond to questions related to my firm's practice areas…wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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Reasons Why You Might Want Your Estate to Go Through Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some specific situations where you might want your estate to go through Probate and receive court...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 12, 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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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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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...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 8, 20181 min read
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What is Probate? Some Common Questions and Answers
Today, I decided to look at a few commonly asked questions surrounding the probate process. I have attempted to ask questions that I...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 20, 20145 min read
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