Blog | Attorney Thomas B. Burton

Add Child to Deed or TOD Deed? Which is Better?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the question: "Which is Better Add Child to Deed or do Transfer on Death Deed?"

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May 10, 20215 min read

Joint Bank Account After Mother Died - Do I Tell My Sisters?

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May 6, 202111 min read

How Do I Obtain Ownership of Land from Deceased Grandparents?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers a reader question about how to obtain ownership of land and real estate from his deceased grandparents, as

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May 3, 20211 min read

Types of Trusts Used in Estate Planning | Ask the Attorneys

Attorney Thomas B. Burton is joined by Attorney Matthew Underwood, of Underwood Legal, LLC, & together they discuss Estate Planning & Trusts

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Apr 29, 202114 min read

Can a Husband and Wife Have One Will?

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Apr 26, 20213 min read

Is Life Insurance Taxable in Wisconsin?

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Apr 22, 20213 min read

What Assets Should Be Placed in a Revocable Trust?

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Apr 19, 20213 min read

Can a Lawyer Refuse to Give a Copy of Living Trust to Decedents Children?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question: "Can a Lawyer Refuse to Give a Copy of Living Trust to Decedent's Children?"...

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Apr 15, 20214 min read

How Do I Get Dad's House Title in My Name?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question: "How Do I get Dad's House Titled in My Name When He Died in 1988 and I Have...

Thomas B. Burton

Apr 12, 20214 min read

How Much Money Can You Give Away Per Year Tax Free? | Attorney Explains

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question: "How much money can you give away per year tax free?" in the latest episode of...

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Apr 8, 20218 min read

How To Protect Family Cabin from Divorce and Medical Costs?

Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question: "How Do I Protect Our Family Vacation Home From Divorce and Medical Costs?"...

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Apr 5, 20213 min read

Authorized Person on Bank Account - Who Gets the Money?

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Apr 1, 20218 min read

Can Executor Hire a Realtor and Sell House From Under Deeded Heirs?

In this video of the Question & Answer series, Attorney Burton answers a reader's question that deals with deeds, realtors and executors!

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Mar 29, 20213 min read

Estate Planning in 2021

Attorney Thomas B. Burton is joined by Attorney Matthew Underwood, of Underwood Legal, LLC, & together they discuss Estate Planning in 2021.

Thomas B. Burton

Mar 25, 202111 min read

How Do Payable on Death Accounts Work with a Trust?

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Mar 22, 20216 min read

Key Components of a Living Trust Plan | Estate Planning 101

Attorney Thomas B. Burton explains the key components and documents included as part of a revocable living trust plan in the latest episode

Thomas B. Burton

Mar 18, 202111 min read

How Much Does Probate Cost in Wisconsin?

In this video, Attorney Burton discusses the costs of having your estate go through the probate court process in Wisconsin, including court

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Mar 15, 20211 min read

Just Say No to Adding Children as Joint Owners of Bank Accounts

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses why you should "Just Say No to Adding Children as Joint Owners of Bank Accounts" in the latest...

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Mar 11, 20217 min read

How to Make a Wisconsin Estate Plan

Attorney Thomas B. Burton discusses how to make a Wisconsin estate plan in 2021 and discusses the key documents that should be part of...

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Mar 4, 20217 min read

Can I Amend My Will Without Having to Completely Start Over?

Attorney Burton discusses about Wills and the possibility to amend one if necessary, while answering the reader's question.

Thomas B. Burton

Mar 1, 20213 min read