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Do I Have to use the Attorney Who Drafted the Will to Probate the Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses why lawyers place their name and firm contact information with the Wills they draft and why your...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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The $250/500K Home Sale Tax Exclusion for Your Principal Residence
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses one of the most valuable tax deductions available to homeowners when they sell their home and...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 27, 20181 min read
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What is a Financial Power of Attorney and Why Should I Have One?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what a Financial Power of Attorney Document is used for and why it is important to have one as part of...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 24, 20181 min read
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Top 3 Reasons to Form an LLC for Your New Small Business
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the top 3 reasons why a Limited Liability Company (LLC) can be a great choice for your new small...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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What is a Wisconsin Transfer on Death Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discuses Transfer on Death ("TOD") deeds in Wisconsin and explains how they can be used as part of your estate...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 14, 20181 min read
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How Much of My Estate Should I Leave to Charity?
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how much of your estate you should leave to charity and discusses some of the reasons why...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 1, 20181 min read
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What's the Difference Between a Health Care Power of Attorney Document and a Living Will?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the differences between a Health Care Power of Attorney Document and a Living Will and some of the...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 24, 20181 min read
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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...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 8, 20181 min read
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Do I Need an EIN for my New LLC?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses what an EIN is used for with your LLC and why you might want to get one right away even if you aren't...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 29, 20171 min read
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What is the Best Business Entity for Owning Rental Real Estate Property?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discussing buying rental property and gives some ideas on one popular business entity for owning rental...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 27, 20171 min read
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Do I Have to Name the Same Health Care Agent as My Spouse?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how you can name someone to act as your Agent under a Health Care Power of Attorney document and also...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 18, 20171 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 is an LLC?
In this post I explain what an LLC is, and I also discuss how the use of this corporate structure can be very useful in separating your...
Thomas B. Burton
Dec 6, 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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What is a Revocable Living Trust?
Check out my new video discussing Revocable Living Trusts and how they function as part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you have a...
Thomas B. Burton
Nov 19, 20171 min read
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What Does my Spouse Get When I Die? (or: What Does Wisconsin State Law Say About My Surviving Spouse
Wis. Stat. 861.01  Ownership of marital property at death. (1)  Surviving spouse's one-half interest in marital property. Upon the death...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 21, 20172 min read
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Instructions for Disposition of Your Body after Death
Did you know that Wisconsin law allows you to designate an Agent and detail your wishes for the final disposition of your body after your...
Thomas B. Burton
Oct 22, 20151 min read
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