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Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses a Family Pot Trust and how it can be used as part of your comprehensive estate planning to provide...
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Thomas B. Burton
Apr 9, 20181 min read
How Many Wills Can You Have at One Time?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how many Wills you can have at one time and what you should do with any old Wills you may have after...
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Thomas B. Burton
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Feb 23, 20181 min read
How Do I Revoke My Old Will?
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the best way to revoke your old Will after your new Will has been executed. For questions...
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Thomas B. Burton
Feb 7, 20181 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jan 17, 20181 min read
If I Have Life Insurance Do I Still Need an Estate Plan?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how life insurance works as part of your estate planning and discusses why a comprehensive estate...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jan 12, 20181 min read
Why Executing a Will Won't Avoid Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains why drafting and executing a Will alone is not enough to avoid probate for your estate (the court...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jan 10, 20181 min read
3 Plans for your Estate--No Plan, Will Plan, and Probate Avoidance (Trust Plan)
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the three basic levels of planning for your estate, which he calls (1) No Plan, (2) Will Plan, and (3)...
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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 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
Mar 20, 20145 min read
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...
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