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If I Have Life Insurance Do I Still Need an Estate Plan?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how life insurance works as part of your estate planning and discusses why a comprehensive estate...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 17, 20181 min read
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Why Executing a Will Won't Avoid Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains why drafting and executing a Will alone is not enough to avoid probate for your estate (the court...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 12, 20181 min read
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2018 Tax Reform--No Changes to New Basis at Death for Capital Gains Tax
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains some of the recent changes to estate, and gift taxes due to the tax reform passed by Congress at the...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 3, 20181 min read
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Why Your Power of Attorney for Finances Dies With You
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains why your Agent's authority to act under your Financial Power of Attorney document ends at your death....
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 10, 20171 min read
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Charitable Giving? Consider Highly Appreciated Assets
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses charitable giving and why you might want to consider gifting highly appreciated assets vs....
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 9, 20171 min read
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What is a Wisconsin Quit Claim Deed?
In this post I explain what a Wisconsin Quit Claim Deed does and how it differs from a Warranty Deed. I also discussed some of the uses...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 8, 20171 min read
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What are the Top 3 Reasons to Form a Revocable Living Trust?
Check out my new video blog post discussing the Top 3 Reasons for forming a Revocable Living Trust. If you have questions or suggestions...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 28, 20171 min read
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