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Parents of Minor Children
Singles & Unmarried Couples
Parents of Minor Children
If something happened to you right now, who would come forward to care for your kids? What if something happened to both parents? This probably won't happen while your kids are young. But if it did, the right planning could change your kids' lives. Make sure you are the one to decide how your kids are raised rather than a judge.
Blended Families
Singles & Unmarried Couples
Parents of Minor Children
Planning for blended families requires thoughtful consideration. There are often delicate family dynamics to work through. Did you know that the state's plan for you may give some assets to your children from a prior marriage rather than to your spouse? You should be the one to decide how things are split between your kids and spouse, rat
Planning for blended families requires thoughtful consideration. There are often delicate family dynamics to work through. Did you know that the state's plan for you may give some assets to your children from a prior marriage rather than to your spouse? You should be the one to decide how things are split between your kids and spouse, rather than the state. Doing so will help avoid future conflict.
Singles & Unmarried Couples
Singles & Unmarried Couples
Singles & Unmarried Couples
Single people need planning more than they know. Who will come forward to make medical decisions for you if you can't? Who will access your bank accounts to pay your mortgage if you can't? Make sure that you choose who would do these things rather than a court. Learn what the state's plan is for you if you don't have one.
Pet Parents
Family Properties
Newly Married
Did you know that pets are treated as personal property (just like jewlery or furniture) in the probate process? You can plan for who would care for your pets, and even how they are cared for, if you plan properly in advance. Pet trusts are included with every trust plan.
Newly Married
Family Properties
Newly Married
Wisconsin is a community property state. Do you know what that means for you and your new or future spouse? Did you know that you won't have access to your spouse's bank accounts in an emergency unless you plan properly? Did you know that you cannot make medical decisions for your spouse during their incapacity without court approval? Sta
Wisconsin is a community property state. Do you know what that means for you and your new or future spouse? Did you know that you won't have access to your spouse's bank accounts in an emergency unless you plan properly? Did you know that you cannot make medical decisions for your spouse during their incapacity without court approval? Start planning early to make sure you know what you need to know.
Family Properties
Family Properties
Family Properties
Do you have property that you want to keep in the family, such as a family cabin? Planning in advance can help lessen family conflict so that the property can be a source of enjoyment rather than emotional or financial stress.