When a person dies, they might expect their remaining assets to follow a common sense line of succession, passing first to their spouse, then to their children. But even when these lines of succession ...

Homeowners looking to pass property to heirs without probate are increasingly asking about transfer-on-death deeds, a tool that can simplify estate planning while allowing owners to keep full control ...

Residents gathered at Starling Hall, pictured here in 2022, for Fayette’s May 19 Muffin Monday event, where attorney Jed Davis explained the benefits of trusts and transfer on death deeds. Joe ...

(Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the date all three counties will begin using the standardized form, which is Dec. 5, after corrected information was released by New Castle ...

Avoiding probate is often an important goal for many estate planning clients. Probate is the court-supervised process of administering a deceased person’s estate ...

RACINE, Wis., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What are the most effective ways to avoid probate in Wisconsin? In HelloNation, Attorney Andrew Rosenberg of Knuteson, Hinkston & Rosenberg, S.C. explains ...

While adding a child to a deed may seem straightforward, the tax implications can be complex and long-lasting. Depending on ...