Trusts are a common way to transfer property to family, friends, and charitable organizations. Many people opt to use a trust instead of a will for the distribution of their estates after death. Trusts are unique from wills. Instead of leaving certain property to heirs, the assets are held and managed by a trustee who will, over […]
When one parent seeks to move, the other parent and the children will be undoubtedly impacted, and they may want to object to this huge proposed change. Wisconsin law provides a specific framework for how to initiate and object to relocation proposals. What the Parent Seeking Relocation Must Do Wisconsin law outlines what must occur if both […]
By: Kenneth Baker The restrictions imposed by an OWI conviction can be quite burdensome. Some restrictions, however, are not known to individuals that have been charged with an OWI. For example, Canadian Immigration officers have the power to deny persons with OWI convictions from crossing the border into Canada. In fact, if you have been arrested or […]
By James Lewis Milwaukee’s newest form of public transportation, the downtown street car, aims to connect commuters to Milwaukee’s thriving business district. The street car will bring more flexibility and choice to Milwaukee’s public transportation. With this added method of transportation, it is important for gun owners and concealed carry permit holders to be aware […]
While it may be difficult to imagine hitting a pedestrian with a car and then driving away, this type of accident occurs with some frequency. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 20 percent of all pedestrian fatalities are hit and run accidents. It may seem shocking that a driver would not want […]
Stepparents seek to adopt children for a variety of reasons—the most common being that they provide a substantial amount of care to the children. In this instance it is wise to adopt so that the law and others will recognize this relationship. For example, if children rely on their stepparent for monetary support, and something were to […]
If you are concerned that the will of a loved one or family member was signed under suspicious circumstances, it may be possible to challenge the will in court. There are several grounds on which to do this, but one common concern is the capacity of the testator (the person who signed the will) at the time […]
By: Steven McGaver and Jason Luczak If you are accused of drinking and driving, you could be charged with one of several crimes, depending on the facts of your case. For instance, if someone was injured in an accident that may be attributed to your intoxicated driving, you will likely face even much penalties than […]
A routine trip to a shopping mall or supermarket can turn into a life-changing medical emergency due to fall hazards such as uneven flooring or wet walking surfaces. These types of accidents are called slip and falls. Slip and falls can be caused by a lack of hand rails, missing warning signs, poor lighting, or unmarked steps. Slip […]
Litigation concerning the handling of a loved one’s estate can be some of the most emotional and contentious legal battles that take place inside the courtroom. Usually, there are multiple parties involved with strong opinions as to how the decedent’s property should be handled. An experienced probate litigation attorney can help protect your rights in this difficult […]