Know Your Legal Rights

This time of year, after the holidays, is the busiest for elder law attorneys. When families gather for Thanksgiving and Christmas after a year apart, someone is often alarmed by how much mom or dad has declined.

Every day, I hear the words “we should have done this years ago.” Estate Planning is extremely important for asset protection, ensuring your legacy, and protecting your family.

The popularity of online shopping continues to grow thanks to abundant choices and convenience. Yet this convenience comes at the expense of consumer security.

Legal forms are now more accessible through online legal document websites. Although buying these documents can provide short-term cost savings, it also carries several long-term risks that could result in significant expense to you.

As you move into your new apartment, you might not be thinking much about the security deposit.

What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many employees around Wisconsin transitioned from a traditional office setting to working remotely from home.

An old joke says, “divorce is expensive … because it’s worth it,” but clients still want efficiency and cost-effectiveness when they are paying for legal work.

Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is written by members of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state.

It is exciting to envision your house with a new deck, siding, roof, or three-season porch. However, choosing the wrong home improvement contractor could result in more headaches and problems than the project is worth.