Real Property Probate and Trust Law Blog | State Bar of Wisconsinhttps://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60Why Your Clients' PODs at Banks May Be Ineffectivehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28751https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28751Jeff GoldmanLegislation proposed in Wisconsin's Assembly and Senate can have an unexpected impact on your clients' payable on death (POD) designations. Jeff Goldman discusses the proposed bills, what that may mean for your clients' estate plans, and how to avoid unforeseen results.2021-11-23 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/death-debts-money-pennies-eyes-350x234.jpgWhy Your Clients' PODs at Banks May Be Ineffectivehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28751Dealing with the Expiring Perpetual Easement Problemhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28245https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28245Jessica J. ShresthaNo private easement is permanent in Wisconsin, says Jessica Shrestha, even "perpetual" ones. Learn about helping your client's easement issues via Wis. Stat. section 893.33.2021-02-23 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/wisbarnews/private-property-no-trespassing-sign-gate-fence-350x234.jpgDealing with the Expiring Perpetual Easement Problemhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28245Determining the Inflation Adjusted Amount for Termination of an Uneconomic Trusthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27592https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27592Philip J. Miller, David J. FenlonIn addition to federal inflation-adjusted numbers for the coming year, we also have a state number to look for. Philip J. Miller and David Fenlon discuss how to use the current numbers to determine the amount in relation to terminating an uneconomic trust under Wis. Stat. chapter 701.2020-03-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgDetermining the Inflation Adjusted Amount for Termination of an Uneconomic Trusthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27592Copyrights in the Estate? Termination Right Planning a Musthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26998https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26998Elizabeth T RussellThe copyright termination right can be little known among lawyers who don’t practice copyright law, yet it can alter the course of estate and marital property plans. Elizabeth Russell discusses the details of the copyright termination right in estate planning.2019-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgCopyrights in the Estate? Termination Right Planning a Musthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26998Who Is Your Neighbor? Buyers Should Beware When Purchasing Rural Propertyhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26907https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26907Steven J. FrassettoPurchasers of property adjacent to large-scale agricultural operations often find themselves in conflict with their neighbors. Under Wisconsin law, the property owner’s recourse for perceived nuisances is extremely limited, says Steve Frassetto, who discusses the livestock facility siting law and its impact on local governments and property owners.2019-03-19 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgWho Is Your Neighbor? Buyers Should Beware When Purchasing Rural Propertyhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26907ABLE Accounts: Saving for Children with Disabilitieshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26736https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26736Amy J. KrierAchieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts allow family members to save for a disabled child while not disqualifying the child from receiving government benefits. Amy Krier discusses the requirements and limitations for ABLE accounts.2018-12-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgABLE Accounts: Saving for Children with Disabilitieshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26736Charitable Planning after the 2017 Tax Acthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26456https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26456Bradley J. KalscheurFor individual taxpayers, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act made substantial changes to deductions. Bradley Kalscheur discusses ways to handle charitable contributions in light of these changes.2018-07-13 00:00:00/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/charity-donations-coin-jar-hearts-giving-350x234.jpgCharitable Planning after the 2017 Tax Acthttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26456Handling Firearms in an Estate or Trust Administrationhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26320https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26320Philip J. Miller, John PerniceWith proper care and assistance, an executor can safely and legally transfer ownership and possession of a decedent’s firearms to buyers and beneficiaries alike. Philip Miller and John Pernice offer a practical guide that helps preserve or maximize their value to the estate or trust beneficiaries.2018-04-26 00:00:00/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/shotgun-guns-antique-old-hunting-350x234.jpgHandling Firearms in an Estate or Trust Administrationhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26320Legislature Enacts New Standards for Conditional Use Permitshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26234https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26234Mary Beth PeranteauIn 2017 Wisconsin Act 67, the Legislature recently enacted new statutory standards regarding conditional use permits. Mary Beth Peranteau outlines these standards and the resulting burden of proof in conditional use permit proceedings.2018-03-19 00:00:00/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/sand-mine-mining-fracking-environmental-350x234.jpgLegislature Enacts New Standards for Conditional Use Permitshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26234Imperative: Succession Planning for the Family Propertyhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26012https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26012Melissa S. Kampmann & Shanna N. YonkeMultiple family members owning real estate together can be a recipe for disaster unless they jointly create a plan for the ownership and management of the property for generations to come. Melissa Kampmann and Shanna Yonke discuss the necessity of a well-reasoned plan, crafted by current and future owners, to minimize the risks associated with the common ownership of property.2017-11-30 00:00:00/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/family-hands-parent-child-house-diversity-divorce-350x234.jpgImperative: Succession Planning for the Family Propertyhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=26012