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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Wisconsin on
Q: Does the executor of an estate get paid for their work?
Thomas B. Burton
Thomas B. Burton
answered on Aug 22, 2018

Yes, in Wisconsin we call the Executor of an Estate under a Will a "Personal Representative" and the Personal Representative is entitled to 2% of the inventory value of the property for which the personal representative is responsible, less any mortgages or liens plus net principal gains... View More

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Q: Are home sellers in Wisconsin legally required to disclose a mice infestation?

My husband and I purchased a house yesterday. I few hours later while cleaning the kitchen, I noticed mice feces behind the fridge and that the seller left a set mouse trap and rodent poisoning under the kitchen sink. This was not something the seller disclosed to us. They checked no to everything... View More

Thomas B. Burton
Thomas B. Burton
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Check and see if your Seller used the new Real Estate Condition Report that is required after July 1, 2018. On the new report, question C5 relates to animals and pests and states "Are you aware of current or previous termite, powder post beetle, or carpenter ant infestations or defects caused... View More

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Q: In wisconsin do you have to disclosure a suicide that was committed in house for sale
Thomas B. Burton
Thomas B. Burton
answered on Aug 14, 2018

In Wisconsin, owners of real estate who occupied a property are required to complete a Real Estate Condition Report and give it to the buyer prior to the closing. Certain people are exempt from completing this report such as personal representatives, trustees, conservators, or a fiduciary appointed... View More

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Q: Does Medicare provide any coverage for dependents?
Thomas B. Burton
Thomas B. Burton
answered on Aug 4, 2018

Generally, there are usually no provisions for dependents under Medicare.

I found that there are three exceptions to the general rule, listed below:

Below are three situations in which dependent children could be eligible for Medicare:

If you have end-stage renal disease...
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Q: What kind of trust is best for me if I am remarried after a divorce and have adult children?
Thomas B. Burton
Thomas B. Burton
answered on Aug 4, 2018

A revocable living trust will provide a variety of good options for you. You could structure your trust so that after you pass your assets provide income for life to your current spouse, with the principal passing to your children upon your surviving spouse's death. You could also provide your... View More

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