Conservation Easement: A Beautiful Thing

What are these? A conservation easement is an interest in real…

News Flash: Few People Actually Plan for Death or Incapacity

    Estate Planning Note: AARP shared an article…

Why did you put Latin in my Will and Trust?

  The legal phrases: “by representation”, "per stirpes",…

Why Did My Neighbor Send Me a Bill for His Fence?

By popular request--OK, by one person's request--I'm going to…

We Broke Off the Engagement–Who Keeps the Ring?

During happier times, the future husband saved up, hopefully…

What is a Guardian ad Litem?

Many parents handle their family law matters without an attorney…

The Importance of Prenups for Older Couples

We've all seen the story. Mom and dad are retired, sitting on…

Get Paid to Delay Your Divorce a Little Longer

There's never a great time to get divorced, but there are a few…

Being the “Winner” in Your Divorce

For readers who are thinking about or just starting their divorce,…

How Much Child Support Will I Get (or Have to Pay)?

In addition to spousal maintenance, the other monthly payment…

Wisconsin Child Support Changes in the Works

Whether it's part of a divorce or a standalone custody matter,…

Compressed Tax Brackets on Irrevocable Trusts

What is this rumor I have heard about compressed tax brackets…

Don’t Post that Dumb Thing About Facebook Privacy

It's coming around again. That post about how the would-be legal…

Where to Get Away with Murder

"I never killed anyone who didn't need killing." -- Porter Rockwell,…