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Is Sister Entitled to Everything in Safe Deposit Box?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from Madison, Wisconsin about a Safe Deposit Box and whether the sister is entitled..
Thomas B. Burton
May 15, 20191 min read
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Will my American Will Still be Valid if I Pass Away While Living Abroad?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether a Will executed in the United States will still be valid if the reader pas
Thomas B. Burton
May 8, 20193 min read
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Can Creditors Put Lien on Mother's House For a Child's Debts Who is Listed on the Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader's question about whether creditors can place a lien on the mother's home for the debts of a...
Thomas B. Burton
May 1, 20193 min read
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Do I Have to Pay My Brother's Debts After He Passed Away?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader's question about whether the reader is responsible for his brother's debts to the assisted...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 21, 20191 min read
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Part 2--Easements in Wisconsin Requirement to Republish Easement Every 40 Years
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses real estate easements in Wisconsin and what you should know about the requirement to republish your...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 3, 20191 min read
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How Can I Sell a Joint Ownership Property When My Partner Does Not Want To Sell?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about the reader's options for selling a condo owned jointly with another person when...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 27, 20192 min read
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Is There a Way to Have Someone's Life Estate Removed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether there is a way to have someone's life estate removed from a piece of...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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Is this Really an Irrevocable Trust and Can I Use The Money How I Wish?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether or not they have an irrevocable trust and discusses what restrictions...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 25, 20191 min read
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Can Agent Under Power of Attorney Charge Me Money for Maintaining Mother's House After Her Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether her sister, who was named as Agent under her mother's Durable Financial...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 20, 20192 min read
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The Downside to Leaving Real Estate Outright to Multiple Owners at Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the downsides to leaving real estate in Wisconsin directly to multiple owners upon your death and...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 13, 20192 min read
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Should I Accept a Fiduciary Deed for a Cheap Property I am Looking to Buy for Cash?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question regarding whether the buyer should accept a Fiduciary Deed in Wisconsin for a cheap...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 31, 20192 min read
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What is Title Insurance in Wisconsin and Why Do I Need It?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what title insurance is and discusses why you need it when entering into a transaction as a buyer or...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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Q&A Series: Who is Legal Owner of a Property That Has a Quit Claim Deed On It with a Legal Life
Below is a recent question I answered on Avvo.com #LifeEstate #RealProperty #WisconsinLaw #WisconsinLifeEstate #EstatePlanningAttorney...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 17, 20181 min read
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Q&A Series: Do I Need an Attorney in State Where Parent Resides, to Manage Will at Time of a Par
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Thomas B. Burton
Nov 13, 20181 min read
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Wisconsin Statutory Basic Will for People of Modest or Limited Means
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what the Wisconsin Statutory Basic Will is and gives instructions on how to obtain this form which is...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 24, 20182 min read
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How a Tangible Personal Property List in Your Will or Trust Can Save You Money on Attorney Fees
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how a Tangible Personal Property List referenced in your Will or Trust can save you money on attorneys...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 26, 20182 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: 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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Why You Shouldn't Deed Your Home to Your Children
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some of the pitfalls to transferring your home to your children during your lifetime. Attorney Burton...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 29, 20182 min read
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What is an EIN?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what an EIN is, and how to obtain one from the Internal Revenue Service. Attorney Burton also...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 24, 20181 min read
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