#PersonalRepresentative

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...

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...

Q&A Series: How Do I Cash A Check Made Out to "The Estate of..."?

Below is a recent question that I responded to on Avvo.com. If you a question, please feel free to submit it for a future Q&A series or...

What is the Personal Representative's Statutory Fee Under Wisconsin Law?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what percentage of your estate your Personal Representative (the person in charge of administering...

What is a Will and Why Should I Have One?

In my blog, I am going to try to cover some common questions many people have regarding estate planning and other areas of the law. For...