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Attorney Burton Featured in Interview with Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorney Burton was recently interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio about the challenges of practicing law during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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Top Contributor Award (2019) Earned by Attorney Thomas B. Burton
Attorney Thomas B. Burton was recently informed he was awarded the Top Contributor Award for 2019 by Avvo for earning over 1,500 contributor
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 21, 20191 min read
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Mother Had Left me 50% of Her Home But Was Sold for Her Care. Am I Left With Nothing?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question involving estate planning and long term nursing home care where the mother's home was so
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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Can My Sister Claim Compensation for Acting as Trustee of Mother's Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether her sister can claim compensation for serving as Trustee of her mother's t
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 3, 20192 min read
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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
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Dad Put House Deed in My Name Do I Have to Give My Sibling Anything?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether the deed on the house governs what happens to the house, or whether the te
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 23, 20192 min read
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Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019 awarded to Attorney Thomas B. Burton.
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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5 Star Client Review for Attorney Thomas B. Burton
Thomas Burton wrote a Living Trust for us. He was fantastic!!! He was very personable and fun to work with. My wife and I had some unique
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 9, 20191 min read
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Avvo Clients' Choice Award for 2019 Awarded to Attorney Thomas B. Burton
Attorney Thomas B. Burton has won the Avvo Clients' Choice Award again for 2019. This award is only given to attorneys who have received
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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Do I Have Any Right to Question a Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether the reader has a right to question a Will that is in the probate
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 18, 20191 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Is this Really an Irrevocable Trust and Can I Use The Money How I Wish?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether or not they have an irrevocable trust and discusses what restrictions...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 25, 20191 min read
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Can Agent Under Power of Attorney Charge Me Money for Maintaining Mother's House After Her Death
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about whether her sister, who was named as Agent under her mother's Durable Financial...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 20, 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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