Lawsuits can happen to anyone. The most effective defense is a layered plan that starts with basics and adds targeted protections where you face the most risk. Begin with insurance: keep personal and business policies current and sufficient, and read the fine print. For business owners and professionals, this includes revisiting commercial...
Category: Lawsuits
Wisconsin Estate Planning: How do I shield an Inheritance from divorce, debt, and lawsuits in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, an inheritance is generally treated as separate property, which gives it strong protection by default. Whether it stays protected, however, depends largely on what you do after you receive it. The law typically treats inheritances and third‑party gifts as individual property rather than marital property, but they can lose that...
Wrongful Death and Probate
Wrongful death lawsuits and probate proceedings are both civil legal matters that occur after somebody has died.
When the death of a loved one is caused by another individual or entity, it can lead to the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit and, ultimately, the awarding of compensation to...