Legal Updates - Trusts & Estates

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New Power of Attorney Law in Wisconsin

2010-07/13 Patrick J. Bodden and Mark D. Munson

Estate Tax Update

2010-06/29 Mark J. Bradley

The Window of Opportunity for Some Types of Planning May Be Closing (Quickly)

2010-02/02 Mark J. Bradley

Estate Planning in 2010:  Thoughts On What To Do In Uncertain Times
2010-01/21 Mark J. Bradley

Social Security Administration Releases Key Figures for 2010

2010-01/13 Mark D. Munson and Jane E. Lokken

Questions and Answers Concerning Status of Federal Estate Tax

2009-12/29 Mark J. Bradley

Flash:  Congress Acts on Estate Tax Changes (but don't get too excited yet)

2009-12/07 Mark J. Bradley

So You Are Ready to Serve As Your Mom's Power of Attorney?

2009-12/01 Russell W. Wilson and Mark D. Munson

Now is One of the Best Times to Maximize Your Estate Plan

2009-04/21 Melissa S. Kampmann

Wisconsin Implements New Medical Assistance Rules

2009-01/13 Jane E. Lokken and Mark D. Munson

Survey Shows Americans Fail to Plan

2008-12/30 Mark J. Bradley

Suspension of Required Minimum Distributions for IRA Owners and Qualified Plan Participants

2008-12/29 Mary Ellen Schill and Michael Ahrens

New Case Illustrates Importance Of Proper Trust Drafting

2008-12/22 Mark D. Munson

If You Would Like to Know Whether Your Bank Deposits are Protected by FDIC Insurance, Read This E-Alert

2008-11/17 Michael Ahrens and Melissa Kampmann

Ten Tips for Dealing With Retirement Benefits

2008-04/01 Mark J. Bradley

Charitable Giving Provisions for Individuals in the Pension Protection Act of 2006

2006-10/19 Trusts & Estates Practice Group

Family Limited Partnerships

2005 - 06/8 Mark J. Bradley

Important Tax Law Alert

2004 - 11/23 Mary Ellen Schill

Who Should Be Trustee?

2001 - 03/01 Daniel J. Rupar