Estate Planning & Elder Law Posts

What we can learn from Picasso about estate planning

01/30/2019 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

While one might be tempted to think of estate planning as merely having your will in place, it's really about much more. It's like a puzzle, where you need to be certain all the pieces fit together. Read More »

Charitable giving: tips for gifts that last

11/26/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Estate Planning Attorney

As another season of giving rolls around, many again will be deciding whether to give, to whom and how much. Read More »

Estate planning eases headaches and heartaches for survivors

09/01/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

While you may not have a fortune to bequeath, most people have at least some assets to leave behind. Read More »

Prenuptial agreements can be smart estate planning tools

08/20/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Family Law Attorney

The rising number of second and subsequent marriages combined with the rising age of first-time brides and grooms means more people are bringing more assets and children into marriages than ever before. Read More »

Thinking of challenging a will? Consider the risk of disinheritance.

08/02/2018 Blogs David Pierce, Estate Planning Lawyer

It is possible to challenge a will after someone has passed away, but it's a risky undertaking. Read More »

Quick guide to types of trusts

06/08/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Trusts fall into two basic categories: living trusts and testamentary trusts. This infographic offers a quick guide to the most common types of trusts. Read More »

Wills vs. trusts: Which is right for me?

04/19/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

While most people appreciate the need for a will in an estate plan, trusts are less widely understood. Read More »

Estate planning: how do I discuss it with my aging parents?

02/03/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Whether 80 or 18, every adult should have at least one or two documents. Read More »

Divorce could be answer to long-term care expense

02/03/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Estate Planning Attorney

Though it sounds extreme, divorce can be a way to protect assets when a spouse needs long-term care. Read More »

Funerals and burials: law provides choice

02/03/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

If you'd rather have someone other than next of kin make your funeral and burial arrangements, you can do so in Wisconsin through a law called Authorization for Final Disposition. Read More »