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Garett T. Pankratz Lawyer

Garett T. Pankratz

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La Crosse Estate Lawyer

Garett joined the firm in 2012 and practices mostly in the area of workers‘ compensation and personal injury. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking,... (more)

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608-784-3540

Paul  Bucher Lawyer

Paul Bucher

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Waukesha Estate Lawyer
Over 100 years of combined experience at firm.

Mr. Bucher has been practicing law in Wisconsin since 1981. His area of practice includes complex litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, gover... (more)

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262-232-6699

Peter M. Wolff Lawyer

Peter M. Wolff

Waukesha Estate Lawyer
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Attorney Peter M. Wolff is a managing partner at Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP that focuses on criminal defense and family law. Before Peter was a ... (more)

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262-232-6699

David D Patton Lawyer

David D Patton

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Racine Estate Lawyer

A versatile, innovative, and adaptable attorney with an attitude of service and broad experience who meets challenges with open-eyed optimism and solu... (more)

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800-934-1321

Nicholas R. Abts Lawyer

Nicholas R. Abts

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Wisconsin Rapids Estate Lawyer

Nicholas practices law in central Wisconsin, serving clients in Wood County, Portage County and the surrounding area. He focus on estate planning, bus... (more)

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800-917-5711

John A. Ward Lawyer

John A. Ward

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Kenosha Estate Lawyer

Some lawyers focus on plea bargaining. Others concentrate on mediation. At the office of John Anthony Ward, Attorney at Law, we are not afraid of a fi... (more)

Alf  Langan Lawyer

Alf Langan

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Green Bay Estate Lawyer
Licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Federal Eastern District of Wisconsin, and U.S. Tax Court

Mr. Langan is a Criminal Lawyer serving Green Bay, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. He has been practicing law for over 20 years.

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800-382-0901

Randall L. Nash Lawyer

Randall L. Nash

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Milwaukee Estate Lawyer

Randy uses his extensive litigation experience to represent clients in the prosecution and defense of complex commercial litigation matters. He has se... (more)

Thomas S. Vercauteren Lawyer

Thomas S. Vercauteren

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Madison Estate Lawyer

Tom Vercauteren came to Hurley, Burish, S.C. after five years in trust and estate administration. His experience on the administrative side helps him ... (more)

Angela M. Frozena Lawyer

Angela M. Frozena

Kenosha Estate Lawyer

Attorney Angela Frozena brings 15 years of diverse experience to serve the people of Kenosha County and eastern Wisconsin. A native of northeastern... (more)

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LEGAL TERMS

INHERIT

To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will... (more...)
To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will. Currently, however, the word is used whenever someone receives property from the estate of a deceased person.

ESTATE PLANNING

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your... (more...)
The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your estate may involve making a will, living trust, healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for finances or other documents.

GROSS ESTATE

For federal estate tax filing purposes, the total of all property owned at death, without regard to any debts or liens against the property or the costs of prob... (more...)
For federal estate tax filing purposes, the total of all property owned at death, without regard to any debts or liens against the property or the costs of probate. Taxes are due only on the value of the property the person actually owned (the net estate) plus the amount of any taxable gifts made during life. In a few states, the gross estate is used when computing attorney fees for probating estates; the lawyer gets a percentage of the gross estate.

DISTRIBUTEE

(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (ca... (more...)
(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (called intestate), state law determines what each distributee will receive. Also called a beneficiary.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)
A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

HEIR AT LAW

A person entitled to inherit property under intestate succession laws.

ACCUMULATION TRUST

A trust in which the income is retained and not paid out to beneficiaries until certain conditions are met. For example, if Uncle Pierre creates a trust for Nic... (more...)
A trust in which the income is retained and not paid out to beneficiaries until certain conditions are met. For example, if Uncle Pierre creates a trust for Nick's benefit but stipulates that Nick will not get a penny until he gets a Ph.D. in French; Nick is the beneficiary of an accumulation trust.

FINAL BENEFICIARY

The person or institution designated to receive trust property upon the death of a life beneficiary. For example, Jim creates a trust through which his wife Jan... (more...)
The person or institution designated to receive trust property upon the death of a life beneficiary. For example, Jim creates a trust through which his wife Jane receives income for the duration of her life. Their daughter, the final beneficiary, receives the trust principal after Jane's death.

FAMILY POT TRUST

See pot trust.