Which is Better, Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?
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Thomas B. Burton
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Parents Died from COVID-19 - No Wills - But Left Emails for Me to Inherit Home. Is this Legal?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses a recent question addressed to the Moneyist columnist for Marketwatch.com. The questioner's parent's...
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Thomas B. Burton
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
How to Verify What is Said by A Real Estate Agent?
How to Verify What is Said by A Real Estate Agent?
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Thomas B. Burton
- Sep 29, 2020
- 3 min
Do Legal Zoom Wills Hold Up in Court?
Do Legal Zoom Wills Hold Up in Court?
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Thomas B. Burton
- Sep 9, 2020
- 6 min
Can I Pay for Sister's Funeral with Met Life Check Received After Her Death When I am on SSI?
Can I Pay for Sister's Funeral with Met Life Check Received After Her Death When I am on SSI?
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Thomas B. Burton
- Jun 30, 2020
- 5 min
Brothers Inherit Family Farm and One Brother Passed Away How Do I Claim His Half?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton, of Burton Law LLC, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is joined by Attorney Matthew Underwood, of Underwood Legal, LLC in M
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Thomas B. Burton
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Apr 6, 2020
- 4 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Mar 23, 2020
- 8 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Jul 16, 2019
- 1 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Jun 11, 2019
- 2 min
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.
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Thomas B. Burton
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Thomas B. Burton
- Apr 3, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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Thomas B. Burton
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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