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How to Claim the Capital Gains Tax Exclusion on the Sale of Your Home | Home Sale Tax Exclusion
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the steps to take to claim the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of your home. Attorney Burton als
Thomas B. Burton
May 5, 20203 min read
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How You Can Sell Your Home Tax Free
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how you can sell your home and potentially owe no capital gains tax on the sale of your home as long as
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 6, 20204 min read
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Wisconsin Emergency Guidance Allows Remote Notarization During Coronavirus Crisis
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the Emergency Guidance issued by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions which allows for rem
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 23, 20208 min read
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Do I Need an Attorney Yet? We Are Purchasing Rental Real Estate in the Near Future
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about the right time to hire an attorney for the planned purchase of rental real estate
Thomas B. Burton
Aug 13, 20193 min read
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Opportunity Zones in the Chippewa Valley
Did you know that there are two Opportunity Zones right here in the Chippewa Valley? If you have significant capital gains you are recognizi
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 16, 20191 min read
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What is the Law of Adverse Possession in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what the concept of adverse possession is in real property law and explains how it works in Wisconsin.
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 11, 20192 min read
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Whose Name Should Be on Insurance Policy for House if Parent Put Child's Name on the Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whose name should be on the homeowner's insurance policy for a house when a parent
Thomas B. Burton
May 29, 20192 min read
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Real Estate Testing Contingencies You Might Want to Include in Wisconsin Standard Offer to Purchase
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses several testing contingencies you should consider adding to your Offer to Purchase that are not included
Thomas B. Burton
May 21, 20192 min read
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Part 2--Easements in Wisconsin Requirement to Republish Easement Every 40 Years
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses real estate easements in Wisconsin and what you should know about the requirement to republish your...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 3, 20191 min read
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How Can I Sell a Joint Ownership Property When My Partner Does Not Want To Sell?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about the reader's options for selling a condo owned jointly with another person when...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 27, 20192 min read
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What is a Real Estate Easement in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses real estate easements in the state of Wisconsin and also answers the question of whether a property...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 20, 20192 min read
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Is There a Way to Have Someone's Life Estate Removed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether there is a way to have someone's life estate removed from a piece of...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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The Downside to Leaving Real Estate Outright to Multiple Owners at Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the downsides to leaving real estate in Wisconsin directly to multiple owners upon your death and...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 13, 20192 min read
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Can A Person Have More Than One Rental Property (Possibly 3) in a Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a question about how many rental properties you can place in a Revocable Living Trust and discusses the...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 6, 20191 min read
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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
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What is Title Insurance in Wisconsin and Why Do I Need It?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what title insurance is and discusses why you need it when entering into a transaction as a buyer or...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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Q&A Series: Can a Creditor Put a Lien on our Mother's House with Siblings Name also on the D
#Deed #RealEstate #Creditor #MedicaidPlanning #RealProperty #WisconsinRealEstateLaw
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 22, 20181 min read
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Change #4 to WI Real Estate Condition Report Must Disclose Insurance Claims Made in Last 5 Years
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the 4th major change made to the Wisconsin Real Estate Condition Report as of July 1, 2018, the...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 17, 20181 min read
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Change #3 to WI Real Estate Condition Report---Remodeling Made Without Required Permits
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses recent changes to the law concerning the Real Estate Condition Report that Sellers must provide to...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 10, 20181 min read
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Change #2 to WI Real Estate Condition Report Must Disclose Length of Ownership
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses changes made to the Wisconsin Real Estate Condition that were made effective by the Wisconsin...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 3, 20181 min read
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