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Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what an EIN is, and how to obtain one from the Internal Revenue Service. Attorney Burton also...
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Thomas B. Burton
Aug 15, 20182 min read
What is the 5 Year Look Back Period for Medicaid Planning
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the 5 year Medicaid look back period for gifts and transfers made five years before an applicant...
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Thomas B. Burton
Aug 14, 20182 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Aug 9, 20182 min read
What is The Minimum Amount of Assets Needed to Form a Trust in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the question about what minimum amount of assets are needed in order to form a Revocable Living Trust...
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Thomas B. Burton
Aug 8, 20182 min read
How Irrevocable Trusts are Used for Medicaid Planning
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how Irrevocable Trusts can be a useful tool used for certain assets as part of the Medicaid planning...
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Thomas B. Burton
Aug 6, 20182 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jul 31, 20182 min read
What is Flow Through Taxation for a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how "Flow Through" taxation works for an LLC that elects to be taxed as a partnership and discusses...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jul 11, 20182 min read
What is Medicaid Planning?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses Medicaid, long term care insurance, and what you can do proactively to help plan your affairs in case...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jul 3, 20182 min read
Q&A Series: My Mom and Dad Want Me to Get the House They Own. Can I Put My Name on the Deed and
I often respond to questions related to my firm's practice areas…wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
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Thomas B. Burton
Jun 11, 20182 min read
Q&A Series: How Long Does a Trustee Have to Settle an Irrevocable Trust in Wisconsin?
I often respond to questions related to my firm's practice areas…wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
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Thomas B. Burton
May 22, 20182 min read
Why Should I Include "LLC" on My Signs and Business Cards for My LLC?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the benefits of limited liability protection afforded by an LLC but also explains why you should...
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Thomas B. Burton
Apr 18, 20182 min read
What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is, how they work, and why the LLC has become such a popular...
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Thomas B. Burton
Apr 12, 20182 min read
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...
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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
Apr 5, 20184 min read
Q&A Series: How Do I Find Out if the Term "Per Stirpes" was Used in my Great Aunt'
Below is a recent question I answered on Avvo: Asker Question: Our great aunt named my dad as a beneficiary to IRAs and Tax Annuities,...
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Thomas B. Burton
Apr 4, 20182 min read
What Do I Do if My Backup Trustee Dies Before Me?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the situation where someone named as a backup trustee in a Revocable Living Trust dies before the...
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Thomas B. Burton
Mar 29, 20182 min read
Special Rule for Married LLC Members in Wisconsin
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains a special IRS rule for multi-member LLCs in Wisconsin where the only members are a married couple....
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Thomas B. Burton
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Q&A: My Mom left her house to my brother and I. They have both died, but my niece's names ar
Below is a recent question that I answered on Avvo: Question: My Mom left her house to my brother and I. They have both died, but my...
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