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What is Escrow and How Does it Work?

September 24, 2021

Real estate transactions can be complicated. Both the seller and the buyer often have issues with the sale. Escrow is an account that holds funds back until the terms of the contract are fulfilled. Escrow is helpful because it protects both the buyer and seller and allows the sale to go through rather than waiting for the issues to get resolved first. Money or assets placed in escrow are held by a third party until the completion of the specific requirements. Escrow may be on behalf of the buyer or the seller.

What are the Different Types of Property Deeds?

September 17, 2021

There are a variety of different types of property deeds, so it is helpful to understand their differences and uses.

How to Settle an Estate Without a Will

September 10, 2021

What happens when someone dies without a will? Without a will, the distribution of assets is left to state law. Learn more about intestate succession (when someone dies without a will, they are said to die intestate), and the legal process in place for handling the estate and distributing assets of a decedent.

What Factors Determine Spousal Support in a Wisconsin Divorce?

September 2, 2021

The judge in a divorce case generally has latitude to determine spousal support in Wisconsin. There are a number of factors that the judge uses to decide alimony.

Can Wisconsin Businesses Require Their Workers to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

August 27, 2021

Business owners and managers need to know whether they can require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine and what to do about employees who refuse to comply.

What Issues Do Businesses Face with Hiring Right Now?

August 20, 2021

Hiring employees post-pandemic is an issue plaguing many companies. Learn more about what businesses can do to overcome the hiring issues.

Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary?

August 13, 2021

While generally the trustee cannot make changes to the trust, there are circumstances where it may be possible.

Moen Sheehan Meyer Donates $1,000 to Adult & Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin

August 11, 2021

Moen Sheehan Meyer has donated $1,000 to Adult & Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin, following the recently completed “MSM Gives Back” contest.

How to Contest a Trust

August 6, 2021

After a loved one passes away, it may be surprising and upsetting to find that the trust was not as you expected. When this happens, it is best to seek guidance from a reputable trust attorney.

How Can a Father Establish Paternity in Wisconsin?

July 30, 2021

According to the CDC, about 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. When a couple is not married, the paternity of the child is not automatic. The parents must establish paternity through the courts.