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What is a Revocable Trust, and Do I Need One?

Learn what a revocable trust is and what it can do for you. Trusts are not just for the rich. We discuss the benefits to a revocable trust for the average person, along with the reasons some individuals may not want a trust.
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Death and Debt, Who Pays Mom's Bills?

Find out who has to pay a deceased parent’s debts after they pass away. What happens if the medical bills and credit cards are larger than the whole estate?
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Estate Planning: What do I need and Why?

Learn what forms are necessary to protect your loved ones from having to go through the time consuming court systems and incur unnecessary legal fees. Find out not only what common forms are used but what they are used for and how they apply to your fami…
Trust A trust is an advanced estate planning tool that is used by many to avoid the court…gh we have described the basic forms used in estate planning https://pedlaw.com/blog/estate-planning-what-do-i-need-and-why

Using Fillable Forms vs. Hiring an Attorney

Before you can decide whether you should use an attorney to draft your will or just use a fill in the blank form online, you need to know the advantages of having a local attorney. Learn the benefits of consulting an attorney versus using fill in the blan…
have a flat fee for drafting estate planning papers and have become very affordable. Also…d on if it will not hold up in court. If an estate planning document is drafted incorrectly and not revi https://pedlaw.com/blog/using-fillable-forms-vs-hiring-attorney

Estate Planning for the Single Parent

Are you a busy single parent? Find out why a single parent’s estate planning cannot wait until life slows down. Learn what documents are needed and how they can help protect your loved ones.
Estate Planning is constantly overlooked by young and health… but making sure you have your estate planning complete is still important. WILL Every si https://pedlaw.com/blog/estate-planning-single-parent

What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

Do you have a Last Will and Testament? Many are under the impression that if they pass away, their property will all go to their spouse, but that is not always the case. Find out how the State of Wisconsin handles someone passing away without a Last Wil…
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What to Do After a Love One Dies?

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Knowing what needs to be done before dealing with the loss of a loved one can be very beneficial.
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Easy Ways to Help Avoid Probate In Wisconsin

Probate, what it is and how to avoid it? Learn things you can do now to save you and your loved ones time and money.
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Estate Planning: Deciding on a Personal Representative

Learn about the responsibilities of a personal representative and figure out who would make a good personal representative for you.
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How Long Does Probate Take In Wisconsin?

Find out how long the probate process is in Wisconsin and what causes an estate to stay in probate for so long.
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