A dying man’s undisputed wish to forgive several debts cannot be granted, a Wisconsin appeals court has ruled. Eighty-eight year old Roger Hansen was in the process of making a will with an attorney, but died without signing it. Since he did not have a will, his estate passed to his heirs under intestate succession …
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Daniel Overbey – Minocqua Resident Living in a small town has its benefits — especially when that small town is Minocqua, Wisconsin. Seven years ago, Daniel Overbey left the city of Chicago, a job with a 400+ lawyer firm, and an office in the Sears Tower for the northwoods of Wisconsin. He and his wife …
Read MoreFor Sale by Owner Lawyer in Wausau: How to buy a FSBO Property Comments Off
So, you found your dream home and agreed on a purchase price with the Seller, but it is “For Sale by Owner.” That means there is no realtor to guide you and the seller through the transaction, and you’re probably little nervous about writing up an Offer to Purchase on your own. (If you’re not, …
Read MoreIrrevocable Trust May not Protect Assets from Nursing Home Comments Off
A Wisconsin appeals court recently ruled that the assets in an irrevocable trust established by three children with funds gifted to them by their parents are available to pay for the mother’s nursing home care. The decision should be noted by people relying on an irrevocable trust to protect assets from nursing home expenses. Background In 1991, Lucille …
Read MoreDivorce Attorney in Merrill WI: At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With? Comments Off
As a divorce attorney in Merrill WI, I am often asked questions such as: “At what age can a child choose which parent he wants to live with?” or “Isn’t it true that a 14 year old can choose which parent to live with?” Based upon the frequency with which I am asked these types …
Read MoreUsed Car Lemon Law in Wisconsin: Dealer May be Liable Comments Off
One of our recent success stories involves a client who bought a used car from a dealership for about $15,000. The car was sold “as is.” In the course of having the vehicle serviced at another dealership, it was discovered that the identification number on the engine did not correspond to the VIN for the …
Read MoreWisconsin Rental Agreement Form: Make Sure your Lease Does not Contain Prohibited Provisions Comments Off
Illegal Provisions May Void Lease Many Wisconsin landlords are not aware that if they have an illegal provision in their Wisconsin rental agreement form, the entire agreement may be unenforceable. In fact, the lease may be unenforceable even if the landlord never tries to enforce the “illegal” provision. The issue was addressed by the Wisconsin …
Read MoreDivorce Lawyers in Wausau WI: “Nesting” Arrangements Comments Off
In the context of divorce law, “nesting” is the term used to describe an arrangement where the children stay in the family home, with the parents rotating in and out of the house according to their physical placement schedules with the kids. For example, mom stays in the house with the kids one week, during …
Read MoreEstate Planning Lawyer in Wausau: Passing on your Green Bay Packers Season Tickets Comments Off
Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, has been sold out on a season ticket basis since 1960. Since that time, the waiting list for season tickets has grown to roughly 86,000. The Packers estimate that only 90 season tickets are relinquished each year. At that pace, getting on the waiting list today …
Read MoreWausau Custody Attorneys: Custody and Placement Explained Comments Off
As Wausau custody attorneys, we find our family law clients often confuse the terms “custody” and “placement” when involved in legal proceedings such as a divorce or paternity action, or a custody or placement dispute. Often, when parents talk about where their children live or will live, they mistakenly phrase it in terms of who …
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