Estate Planning & Elder Law Posts

08/23/2022    Blogs    Maureen Kinney, La Crosse WI Estate Planning Attorney

Wisconsin laws are pretty clear about what's allowed for burials and entombment, they're much less so when it comes to treatment of cremated remains Read More »

11/28/2021    Blogs    Katelyn Doyle, La Crosse WI Estate Planning Attorney

Tax rules surrounding gifting and Medicaid are separate, but gifting may affect eligibility.  Read More »

11/01/2021    Blogs    Brian Weber, Estate Planning Attorney in Holmen, Wis.

Most Americans look forward to their retirement for years, if not decades, but before you ride off into the retirement sunset, consider these legal tips.  Read More »

08/19/2021    Blogs    Brian Weber, Holmen Attorney

Wondering if you can make arrangements on your own and whether a handwritten will is legally binding? Here's what Wisconsin law says. Read More »

05/27/2021    Blogs    Katelyn Doyle

With careful pre-planning, you can anticipate and head off potential estate problems. Read More »

05/12/2021    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

“People have many reasons for putting off estate planning,” says Prinsen, “many of which are due to common myths.” Read More »

04/20/2021    Blogs    Steve Doyle

When it comes to planning the distribution of assets it's important to understand probate, its purpose & whether it's necessary for your situation Read More »

02/15/2021    Blogs    Tony Gingrasso

A living trust can be an attractive option, allowing for the transfer of asset ownership while maintaining the ability to use the assets as you normally would Read More »

01/18/2021    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins

With nursing home costs topping $100,000 per year it’s no wonder seniors need Medical Assistance or Medicaid when they hit a major health crisis Read More »

01/04/2021    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, La Crosse WI Real Estate Attorneys

For most of us, a house is our most expensive and significant purchase in life. If ever there is a time to call in professional help, this would be it. Read More »