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If you’ve been involved in a car accident and you needed medical care, you might already know that the bills can pile up quickly. Even a trip to the emergency room with paramedics will probably cost a substantial amount of money. Further treatments could send medical bills skyrocketing. Who pays those? The truth is that […]

An estate planning lawyer can tell you that it’s not unusual for people to avoid writing a will. This is true even among elderly who have a shorter life expectancy than someone who is decades younger. For many, the thought of writing a will is stressful and scary because it causes them to think of […]

  A life estate is a written device where two parties share custody of a home, allowing one party to live there until they die after which it is automatically passed on to the other owner. This document enables the holder of the life estate (many times an elderly parent) to pass the home to […]

Can my Baby’s Diagnosis of Congenital Hip Dysplasia be a Result of Medical Negligence? Q: What is congenital hip dysplasia? A: Congenital hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip, is a disorder in which the hip joint is not normally formed in the newborn. The hip joint is a typical “ball-in-socket” joint, […]

If you have children who are minors, creating a will is all the more important. Although it can seem emotionally challenging to make a plan for your children in the event that you are no longer with them, you will want to make sure that you have something in place. The last thing you will […]

Drug use in many college campuses is prevalent. But just because it is commonplace does not mean it is legal! Students who get caught with drugs can face not only trouble with the law, but also severe ramifications from their school such as suspension or even expulsion. If you are charged even with a mere […]

A divorce is one of the most emotionally draining and financially critical times in a woman’s life. Even more grueling is the need to make long-term financial decisions when you are emotionally vulnerable. It is critical to obtain advice from a west bend divorce attorney to discuss financial planning prior to divorce mediation. Here are […]

If you were pulled over for drinking and driving or charged with a DUI, you still have legal rights that must be honored. It is important to understand your legal rights when you get pulled over, if you get arrested and throughout the legal process of a DUI case, because it can have a significant […]

Many people think that only rich people or people who are elderly need to have an estate plan in place. This is not true. All adults should consult with an estate planning attorney for guidance on what type of plans they should have in place. Here are some frequently asked questions our estate attorneys often […]

After someone passes away, their estate passes through a legal process called probate. This is necessary to settle any debts and help distribute assets of the estate. Any assets not included in a trust are subject to taxation. Probate is often expensive and takes a long time to complete, so people tend to dislike it. […]