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Top 3 Reasons to Form a Revocable Living Trust
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the top 3 reasons many people choose to use a Revocable Living Trust as part of their estate plan....
Thomas B. Burton
Jul 2, 20182 min read


What is the Best Way to Leave the Family Cabin To the Next Generation
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses estate planning techniques for leaving the family cabin or cottage to your children or heirs in...
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 20, 20182 min read


What is the Best Business Entity for Owning Rental Property?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discussing buying rental property and gives some ideas on one popular business entity for owning rental...
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 13, 20182 min read


Q&A Series: How Long Does a Trustee Have to Settle an Irrevocable Trust in Wisconsin?
I often respond to questions related to my firm's practice areas…wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 11, 20182 min read


Pros and Cons of Using a Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed in Wisconsin
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some of the pros and cons of using a Transfer on Death ("TOD") Deed as part of your estate plan....
Thomas B. Burton
Jun 5, 20182 min read


Why Should I Include "LLC" on My Signs and Business Cards for My LLC?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the benefits of limited liability protection afforded by an LLC but also explains why you should...
Thomas B. Burton
May 22, 20182 min read


What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is, how they work, and why the LLC has become such a popular...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 18, 20182 min read


Q&A: My Son Died Friday am I Responsible for His Tax Bills That He May Owe??
Below is a recent question I answered on Avvo: Question: My son died Friday am i responsible for his tax bills that he may owe? ? I guess...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 14, 20181 min read


Reasons Why You Might Want Your Estate to Go Through Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses some specific situations where you might want your estate to go through Probate and receive court...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 12, 20182 min read


How Many Wills Can You Have at One Time?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how many Wills you can have at one time and what you should do with any old Wills you may have after...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 9, 20181 min read


Q&A Series: How Do I Find Out if the Term "Per Stirpes" was Used in my Great Aunt'
Below is a recent question I answered on Avvo: Asker Question: Our great aunt named my dad as a beneficiary to IRAs and Tax Annuities,...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 5, 20184 min read


What Do I Do if My Backup Trustee Dies Before Me?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the situation where someone named as a backup trustee in a Revocable Living Trust dies before the...
Thomas B. Burton
Apr 4, 20182 min read


Special Rule for Married LLC Members in Wisconsin
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains a special IRS rule for multi-member LLCs in Wisconsin where the only members are a married couple....
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 29, 20182 min read


When Does A Revocable Living Trust Become Irrevocable?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how you can amend or change a Revocable Living Trust and also explains the point at which the Trust...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 27, 20181 min read


Why You Should Consider a Standalone HIPAA Release
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how a standalone HIPAA release can be very useful as part of your comprehensive estate plan. For...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 22, 20182 min read


Q&A: My Mom left her house to my brother and I. They have both died, but my niece's names ar
Below is a recent question that I answered on Avvo: Question: My Mom left her house to my brother and I. They have both died, but my...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 21, 20182 min read


Why Your Power of Attorney for Finances Document 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
Mar 19, 20182 min read


Q&A: Do I Have to do Something With Real Estate the Previous Trustee put into the Trust?
I often answer questions related to my firm's practice areas...wills, trusts, estate planning, business law, and real estate...on...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 15, 20181 min read


How Much Money Do I Need to Form a Revocable Living Trust in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the minimum amount of money necessary to form a Revocable Living Trust in Wisconsin. For questions...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 12, 20182 min read


How Many Trustees Can I Name for My Revocable Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how many trustees you can name as Trustee of your Revocable Living Trust and discusses some of the...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 7, 20182 min read
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