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Can Personal Representative Accept Offer on House $15,000 Under Market Value?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton is joined by Attorney Matthew Underwood, of Underwood Legal, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin. Together, Attorney Burton
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 14, 20205 min read
Mom Inherited $167K After Being Placed in Memory Care...Do I Get Nothing?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from a reader who sold the mother's home to pay for her care, and then wonders whether
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Mother Passed Away in Dane County Receiving Care Wisconsin Benefits...What Form Do I File?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about what paperwork she may need to file with the State of Wisconsin for her mother who
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Is Sister Entitled to Everything in Safe Deposit Box?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from Madison, Wisconsin about a Safe Deposit Box and whether the sister is entitled to
Thomas B. Burton
May 15, 20192 min read
Is Sister Entitled to Everything in Safe Deposit Box?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question from Madison, Wisconsin about a Safe Deposit Box and whether the sister is entitled..
Thomas B. Burton
May 15, 20191 min read
Can Creditors Put Lien on Mother's House For a Child's Debts Who is Listed on the Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader's question about whether creditors can place a lien on the mother's home for the debts of a...
Thomas B. Burton
May 1, 20193 min read
Do I Have to Pay My Brother's Debts After He Passed Away?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader's question about whether the reader is responsible for his brother's debts to the assisted...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 21, 20191 min read
I Inherited a Home with a Mortgage When My Grandmother Passed--What Can I Do?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about her rights, responsibilities and options after inheriting a home subject to a...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 10, 20192 min read
Should I Accept a Fiduciary Deed for a Cheap Property I am Looking to Buy for Cash?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question regarding whether the buyer should accept a Fiduciary Deed in Wisconsin for a cheap...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 31, 20192 min read
How Do I Access Someone's Safety Deposit Box After They Die?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses access to safety deposit boxes and how you can ensure that your Trustee or Personal Representative...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 12, 20182 min read
New Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation Form for Motor Vehicles in Minnesota
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the new Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation Form that is now available for residents of...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 28, 20182 min read
How Do I Get Property Owned in One State Into My Trust Formed in Another State
Attorney Thomas B. Burton describes how to get real estate owned in one state into a Trust formed under the laws of another State and...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Q&A Series: Do I have to wait 30 days to transfer assets in an estate under $50,000?
Consumer Question: Do I have to wait 30 days to transfer assets in an estate under $50,000? My mother appointed me as her Personal...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 17, 20182 min read
Q&A Series: Can My 15 Year Old Son Legally Own My Home When I Pass?
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Thomas B. Burton
Sep 13, 20181 min read
Q&A Series: How Long Can Relative Live in House After Death of Owner?
Consumer Question: A relative lives in my dads house. Can they continue to live there after he dies or how soon do they need to move out?...
Thomas B. Burton
Sep 10, 20183 min read
Q&A Series: Does the Executor of an Estate Get Paid for Their Work?
Reader Question: Does the executor of an estate get paid for their work? Attorney Thomas B. Burton Response: A: Yes, in Wisconsin we call...
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 30, 20181 min read
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