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Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Made by Women Entrepreneurs – 9/26/2017

Thursday, 27 July 2017 by HJ
Attorney Dera Johnsen-Tracy will present “Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Made by Women Entrepreneurs” on September 26, 2017 at the Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs dinner at the Thirst Goat in Fitchburg. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. For details, or to register, Click Here The post Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Made by Women Entrepreneurs
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Equine Estate Planning: Do you have a plan for your horse?

Tuesday, 22 November 2016 by HJ
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The Problem Wisconsin law views our horses and other pets/animals as property. Without written instructions of your wishes, no legal protections exist for your “property.” You cannot leave money or property directly to your animal(s), and informal arrangements are not legally enforceable. What’s the solution? Formally incorporate your four-legged family members into your estate plan! Essential Estate
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The Brady Bunch: What if Mike and Carol had no Estate Plan?

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 by HJ
Many of us grew up watching The Brady Bunch, a popular family sitcom of the late 1960s to early 1970s revolving around a large blended family with 6 children, and many of us can also personally relate to the situation. Statistics show that more than half of all first marriages end in divorce and about 75%
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WISCONSIN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AND ONLINE FORMS DO NOT MIX

Wednesday, 03 August 2016 by HJ
Before I start haranguing landlords about the hazards of using online forms, let me start at the beginning of why we have lawyers, laws, and even crazy laws. Lawyers are necessary in this nation of laws. Laws govern collective behavior from how fast you can drive to where you can build a building and whether
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Ten Reasons You Should Not Have a Living Trust

Monday, 23 May 2016 by HJ
Have you ever considered creating a revocable living trust? If the following apply to you, you might want to reconsider… You want to make things as difficult as possible for your family members upon your death or incapacity. You want your children to fight over your estate when you’re gone. You want a lengthy public
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How Vacation Planning is Similar to Estate Planning

Tuesday, 12 April 2016 by HJ
My husband and I just returned from a much-needed vacation to Cozumel, Mexico.  When I considered the steps it took to get us there, it occurred to me that vacation planning is surprisingly similar to estate planning! From considering the type of vacation that made the most sense for our family, to researching options online,
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Considerations in a “Gray Divorce”

Sunday, 03 April 2016 by HJ
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Gray Divorce The frequency of “Gray Divorce” is increasing in Wisconsin.    According to the Washington Post, in the last 25 years, the divorce rate for couples over 50 years old has doubled.  The rate for those over 65 has more than doubled.  As a Wisconsin divorce lawyer, I have noticed the changing demographic of my
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Considerations in a “Gray Divorce”

Sunday, 03 April 2016 by HJ
The frequency of “Gray Divorce” is increasing in Wisconsin.    According to the Washington Post, in the last 25 years, the divorce rate for couples over 50 years old has doubled.  The rate for those over 65 has more than doubled.  As a Wisconsin divorce lawyer, I have noticed the changing demographic of my clients.  To
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Death Probate: What’s the Big Deal?

Monday, 16 November 2015 by HJ
Many people often assume that, if they have a will, then there should be no need for a court proceeding upon death. After all, you spelled out all of your wishes in writing, and even signed your will at a lawyer’s office with witnesses and notaries, so why would a judge get involved? In reality,
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Even Vampires Need Estate Planning

Wednesday, 16 September 2015 by HJ
I am often asked whether an estate plan is truly necessary, especially for those who feel they are too young to be concerned about death, incapacity or taxes.  In my professional opinion, unless you can guarantee that you are not going to die or become incapacitated anytime soon, then yes, you do need an estate
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