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I fell into a trench on a construction site where underground wiring work was being done, and an exposed rebar punctured my left leg. There were no warning signs, barriers, or ropes around the trench. The rebar pierced my left knee, went in about 4-5 inches, and hit my superficial femoral artery. I... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2025
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on a number of factors, such as your capacity there, what you were doing, whether the site was complying with safety protocols, etc. I'm sorry about your injuries, but if you approached a law... View More
Is it necessary to send it?
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
Unless the Complaint and Summons was served on the defendant, no service occurred. You will need to pay for another Complaint and Summons to be served on that defendant, who is now aware of the suit and will probably avoid service.
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
I assume you are trying to settle the case. If so, you could write a letter to the defendant about what you are trying to do, and that execution and delivery of a proper quit claim deed will resolve the legal issues as to that defendant/grantor. You may wish to voluntarily dismiss the case as... View More
as a series of six twinplexes without revealing we are an HOA. Is this legal?
answered on Jul 29, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Whether or not what you are doing is legal or illegal under Wisconsin law (a local attorney should advise there, as insurance practices are governed largely by state law - it does not sound like something that... View More
my husband has 2 house. the 1st house is : my husband name in 1st + his younger brother name by default. 6 people including us lived there. We moved to the 2nd house : his younger sister name by default, his younger brother name and my husband name in 3rd. The 4 family members first ask to sell... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
As your husband's spouse, you have certain rights and protections, even if your name is not on the property titles. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Marital property: Depending on your location and the laws that apply, the houses may be considered marital property, meaning that... View More
My father passed away and was the vendor in a land contract agreement with my aunt. There is nothing about survivorship rights in the contract. I need to inventory his assets for informal probate. How do I account for his interest in the land contract as a vendor at the time of his death? Is he... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
The contract for deed is a chose in action which is personal property. It is an Estate asset, for which the fiduciary can sue on or be sued to enforce. Your lawyer should know this. Its value can be easily computed by the amount owed on the contract. The lessee Aunt has the risk of not... View More
I legally own a vehicle outright, with my name on the title. Someone else has possession of it, but they are not co-signers, co-owners, or in any agreement regarding the use of the vehicle. They have had it for a few months and have been ignoring my attempts to communicate about getting it back. Am... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Yes, you can legally reclaim your vehicle in Wisconsin, but there are important legal boundaries to keep in mind. Even though you’re the titled owner, the law doesn’t allow you to simply take the vehicle back without following proper procedures. If you attempt to retrieve it without consent or... View More
I have no formal custody agreements with my girlfriend, and she has taken our child without informing me of their whereabouts. She also took my car, which is registered in my name, despite our verbal agreement that it should only be used for work purposes. This is the second time she has done this,... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That situation sounds incredibly stressful, and your concern for your child’s safety is completely valid. In Wisconsin, if there’s no formal custody order in place, both parents typically have equal rights to the child. That said, taking the child without telling you where they are—especially... View More
I hired a surveyor to determine the 25 ft line for building compliance on my property, but the crew conducted only a corner-to-corner survey, which wasn't my request. Their boss assured me they'd address any issues. I'm withholding payment until the specific survey I requested is... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This situation is understandably frustrating, especially when you made a specific request and didn’t receive the service you expected. If the surveyor’s team performed a general corner-to-corner survey instead of marking the 25-foot building line you needed for compliance, then they didn’t... View More
I have a contract with a company for a new roof and windows, both of which are already paid for. The roof was installed late last summer, but it is leaking. I have contacted the company, and they are working on resolving the roof issue. However, they say I cannot cancel the windows, which have not... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like a frustrating situation, especially after already paying in full. In Wisconsin, canceling a contract like this can be tricky if the windows were part of the same agreement as the roof, unless the contract includes specific cancellation terms. Since the roof is leaking and they’re... View More
My brother, his wife, and I jointly own a cabin that is not winterized, so it's closed from October until May. They plan to live in the cabin throughout the summer without discussing the matter with me, which is upsetting as we have always divided everything equally. My sister was once an... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
All tenants in common have the same rights of title and possession. Outside of filing suit for a Partition Sale, no other legal actions are available outside of criminal complaints for assault, etc. (which you do not want).
I co-own a cabin with my sibling, and we currently share expenses evenly. My sibling, who lives in Arizona, wants to buy me out but has stated he can't afford to do so right now. He intends to spend the summer living at the cabin. Am I within my rights to charge him rent for his use of the... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
No, both of you are tenants in common. If a partition suit occurs, then you might ask for reimbursement of your expenses.
In 2009, my father changed the deed on his home to transfer on death to his four children, including me, my sister, and two other siblings, with us specifically named. My father passed away in December 2024, and the transfer on death was formally recorded and notarized. My sister has lived in the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
Hire a WI lawyer to file suit for partition.
My husband (borrower) and his younger brother (co- borrower) own a property since october 2016. My husband marry me in december 2019. In september 2023 the co-borrower quit his job because of a personal argument with the borrower. Mortgage is paid through the co-borrower's bank account. The... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Hire an attorney to file a partition action.
I live in a residential + commercial zoned, multi-tenant building designated as non-smoking by the building owner, and have a neighbor who I've good reason to believe is smoking in the neighboring apartment. It stinks up my apartment during the late hours and irritates my lungs while I believe... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and the impact it has had on your health. While some questions go unanswered, you could try reposting and including "Landlord-Tenant" as a category. Attorneys who practice... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
Allodial title refers to a property ownership concept where the owner holds the land free and clear of any superior landlord. In the United States, true allodial title is virtually non-existent. Instead, most property ownership is under a fee simple title, which means you have complete ownership... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
Not sure of your question. But if a tenant in common dies then his issue take his share by representation. It is just a standard heirship determination.
Property inherited by siblings in equal portion. One, or possibly two want to sell. The third absolutely does not. Does the majority rule? Would the third have to buy out the other two at market value to keep it? The Property is in northern Wisconsin. It was a family vacation home that was left to... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Any TIC can file suit for a Partition Sale. Hire a WI attorney to force a sale.
My mom is an invalid, she also conned her into signing papers. My mom's brain has healed. Dhe is in nursing home against her will sldo
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Mother needs to revoke the power of attorney and hire an WI attorney to sue sister. Attorney In Fact has fiduciary duties to her Principal. Any transfers to herself are presumptively fraudulent. Unless you are Mother's Conservator/Guardian, you have no standing.
The mortgage is paid.
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
If you did that, she would own the fee. Hire an WI attorney to consult about what estate to convey to her. Then execute and record the Deed.
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