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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


5 Step Wisconsin LLC Start-Up Guide
Considering an LLC for your new small business but confused about where to start? Check out my Free 5 Step WI LLC Start-Up Guide. #LLC...
Thomas B. Burton
Mar 1, 20181 min read


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


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


How Do I Revoke My Old Will?
Wisconsin Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the best way to revoke your old Will after your new Will has been executed. For questions...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 23, 20181 min read


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


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


How Do I Start a Sole Proprietorship in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the steps necessary to start a sole proprietorship in Wisconsin and gives some practical advice on...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 11, 20181 min read


Top 3 Reasons for Avoiding Probate
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses the top 3 reasons you should consider avoiding probate for your estate and discusses why many people...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 7, 20181 min read


What is the Difference Between a Warranty Deed and a Quit Claim Deed?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains how a Wisconsin Warranty Deed works and explains some of the differences between a Warranty Deed and a...
Thomas B. Burton
Feb 5, 20181 min read


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


How Do I Fund My Revocable Living Trust?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains what funding your Revocable Living Trust means and why it is important to place assets into the Trust...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 29, 20181 min read


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


Why You Might Want to Keep a Wisconsin Revocable Living Trust Formed Before August 1, 2014
Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses why you should consider keeping a Revocable Living Trust that was formed before August 1, 2014 for...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 22, 20181 min read


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


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


3 Plans for your Estate--No Plan, Will Plan, and Probate Avoidance (Trust Plan)
Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the three basic levels of planning for your estate, which he calls (1) No Plan, (2) Will Plan, and (3)...
Thomas B. Burton
Jan 10, 20181 min read


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


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


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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