Blog: News & Tips

Wynn at Law, LLC has created this news & tips blog to help our clients and prospective clients find a better understanding of topics related to bankruptcy, estate planning, real estate, budgeting, and general legal matters.

This information is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us for more information and welcome your calls, emails, and contact form messages.

14
May

I bought a house with my significant other; we were never married, and now we broke up. What happens to the house?

I bought a house with my significant other; we were never married, and now we broke up. What happens to the house? This situation is quite common – property is often bought jointly, with both party’s names on the title....
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26
Apr

What is a Land Contract and How does it Work?

What is a land contract? Land contracts are written agreements between a buyer and seller of real estate in which the seller provides financing to the buyer on agreed upon terms. The property under the contract can range anywhere from...
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18
Mar

Credit Reports – How to Find Yours, What To Expect From Your Report, Freezing Your Credit, and More

Understanding a Credit Report and How to Find Yours: Credit reports are generated by three credit reporting agencies (CRAs) – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Your credit report may vary depending on which agency the report comes from, as creditors can...
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29
Jan

How Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law Program Works and Who Qualifies

A. What the Managed Forest Law Program is Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) programs encourage private landowners to use their property for sustainable forestry by offering reduced property taxes.[1] The MFL program is the only...
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30
Dec

Wisconsin Law on Airbnbs, VRBOs, and Other Short-Term Rentals

What to Know Before Using Your Property as an Airbnb, VRBO, or Other Short-Term Rental In Wisconsin: 1. Know Wisconsin State Law Governing Short-Term Rentals In 2017, Wisconsin enacted a new short-term rental law to combat restrictions that municipalities and...
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14
Nov

Attorney Shannon E. Wynn named on 2024 Super Lawyers List

Attorney Shannon E. Wynn has been named to the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List.  Attorney Wynn has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer consecutively since 2021 and named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2012-2020.  Attorney Shannon E. Wynn...
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13
Nov

Five Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Home Buyer

Purchasing a home is usually one of the largest purchases individuals make during their lifetimes. Special care and consideration should be given to choosing any home – but especially a first home. It is likely that your first home will...
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26
Oct

How do I make sure my child is taken care of if I die?

How do I make sure my minor child is taken care of if I die? There is a common misconception that you can simply tell a trusted friend or family member that they are the person you would like to...
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28
Aug

What you should know about the National Association of Realtors Settlement and if you are entitled to payment

What You Should Know About The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement In 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other national brokerage firms alleging that NAR’s rule (which required brokers to...
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