While being assigned executor of a will is an honor, it is also an obligation and big responsibility. By definition, an executor (also called a “personal representative”) is an individual or bank or trust company that settles the estate of a testator according to the...
It’s about that time of year when Uncle Sam starts collecting his due…ugh. Although 2015 has come and gone, there’s still a lot you can do to make the tax-filing season cheaper and easier, not to mention more profitable. Here’s how… Contribute to Retirement Accounts:...
There are often times when a person is arrested for a crime he or she did not commit or for a crime that was out of his or her control. No matter the reason for arrest in Wauwatosa, WI, any person held in custody has the right to exercise his or her civil rights at...
In the United States, the criminal system is divided into different categories based on the level of crime. This categorization determines how the court system treats a particular case, so it is important to understand the differences. As a general rule, the...
Millions of families in the United States are dealing with divorce, and the numbers seem to be on the rise as each year passes. If you’re currently going through a divorce or have just finalized your divorce it is important to avoid certain things that can make your...
If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident in the Wauwatosa or Milwaukee, WI area that resulted in harm to you or one of your family members, you may know that you have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who caused the car crash....
More than 2 million cases of elder abuse, the mistreatment of elderly people, are reported per year in the United States. Anything from emotional abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation is considered abuse. With over 34 million elderly people in the United...
It’s probably taken you some time to purchase your first rental property; you’ve probably put in a lot of work and now you’re finally ready to make some money. If you’re first starting out, it can be overwhelming trying to set everything up, especially the legal...
If you’ve been through a divorce and are now married to someone else, the thought of your new significant other adopting your children from the previous marriage, especially if the father is not involved, has probably crossed your mind. If your new spouse functions as...
Owning a home is an important investment, but purchasing homeowners insurance can be confusing, and purchasing the right homeowners insurance can be even more confusing. However, there are some basic items that you should take into consideration. We’re going to...
