Many Wisconsin families have significant assets that are valuable. When the head of a household passes on, those assets might wind up in probate court and subject to a judge’s whims and arguments by potential beneficiaries. Fortunately, you can prevent such a...
Probate
What does an executor need to do to settle an estate?
Grieving for a loved one can be difficult, and it may seem best to handle their affairs as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, estates can be complex puzzles, and it could take plenty of work before you can declare the process finished. It takes an average of 16...
Can I avoid probate if I have a will?
As you review your will, you may worry about the impact that probate could have on it. Because probate is often lengthy and costly, it can diminish an estate’s value. You may wonder if you can find ways for your assets to avoid it. In some – but not all – cases, they...
What happens to unpaid bills in a probate?
When a person passes away, they will most likely have unpaid bills on credit cards or owe money to medical providers. Probate allows for those debts to be paid after the person’s death. Typically, funds or property from the decedent’s estate is used to pay the debt....
