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Difference Between Informal and Formal Probate

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Learn more about the different types of estate administration now, not when you are grieving.
you are grieving can be beneficial. No Probate Required In the State of Wisconsin… it is not necessary to probate the estate. You can use Summary Settlement https://pedlaw.com/blog/difference-between-informal-and-formal-probate

Importance of Having a Will for Blended Families

Do you think all of your assets will go to your spouse if you die without a will? Find out how your assets will be distributed if you have a blended family and die without a will.
ecessary tension and may require a judge in probate court to settle the matter. Free Cons https://pedlaw.com/blog/importance-having-will-blended-families

Estate Planning: Will Versus Trust

Discover the difference between a will and a trust and learn what type of estate planning is right for you.
event your estate from having to go through probate informal probate process with the court. In the State of Wi… your estate is required to go through the probate process if it has a value of https://pedlaw.com/blog/estate-planning-trust-versus-will

Transferring Property After Losing a Spouse

Find out what a Termination of Decedent’s Interest is, why it needs to be done, and what will happen if it is not done.
the goal is to avoid probate not to do two probate cases instead of one. How to avoid needi https://pedlaw.com/blog/transferring-property-after-losing-spouse

Differences Between Your Power of Attorney and Personal Representative

Find out the differences between your Power of Attorney and Personal Representative including their appointment and responsibilities.
y appointed at the time of your death. The probate court must appoint your Personal Representa… the probate court will choose someone on your behalf. https://pedlaw.com/blog/differences-between-your-power-attorney-and-personal-representative

Settling a Trust After Death

Learn about the process of settling a trust after death and the responsibilities of the successor trustee.
The good news is the estate should avoid the probate process… those assets may need to go through the probate process. All trust assets need to be accoun https://pedlaw.com/blog/settling-trust-after-death

Understanding Probate Accounting

Learn the basic process of taking inventory, keeping financial records and the final accounting of an estate in Wisconsin.
state and choose to work with an experienced probate attorney. However…nderstanding of the accounting aspect of the probate process. Let… will not include assets set up to avoid the probate process. This includes retirement accounts https://pedlaw.com/blog/understanding-probate-accounting

Common Estate Planning Terms

Learn common terms used in estate planning and during the probate process in Wisconsin.
eparing your estate plan or dealing with the probate process…erms used in estate planning and during the probate process in Wisconsin. Administrat https://pedlaw.com/blog/common-estate-planning-terms

Property Ownership & Estate Planning

Learn commons ways property is titled in Wisconsin and how it can impact your estate plan.
. The property will become part of your probate estate and will be distributed according to … your share becomes part of your probate estate and will be distributed according to https://pedlaw.com/blog/property-ownership-estate-planning

Estate Planning: Ways to Transfer Real Estate and Avoid Probate

Learn about the common ways to transfer your real estate to your loved ones and avoid the probate process in Wisconsin.
the goal for most is to avoid probate. In the State of Wisconsin… your estate is required to go through the probate process. Since your home can be one of the https://pedlaw.com/blog/estate-planning-ways-transfer-real-estate-and-avoid-probate