Many people who are involved in handling an estate have heard about the probate process, but they might not be exactly clear as to what it entails. Probate is a very common part of the distribution of assets for people who have passed away in Wisconsin. It doesn't...
Trust Administration
What if a trustee acts in their own self-interest?
If one of your loved ones went through all of the effort of creating a trust, they likely did so because they had very specific intentions for their legacy. A trust allows people more control over the use of the assets they leave behind and can also have the added...
What are the duties of a trustee?
As trusts become a more common estate planning tool, someone may ask you to be the trustee or successor trustee for their estate. Before accepting, it’s important to understand the basic responsibilities that accompany that role. When someone agrees to become a...
What does it mean to fund a living trust?
Trusts have gained popularity and are now used as an estate planning tool to provide added privacy and control over assets. When a living trust is properly established and administered, it can help the grantor’s estate avoid the probate process upon death or...