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Ways to take Title to Real Estate

September 25, 2023wynnatlawattorney, Blog, deed, home, lawyer, lawyer in Lake Geneva, legal, property, real estate, Shannon wynn, Walworth county, Wisconsin, wynn at law

If you are considering acquiring real estate with a spouse, family member, business partner, or any other individual, you will be required to specify how title will be taken to that property. In Wisconsin, there are three ways to take title to real estate: as tenants in common, through joint tenancy, or through marital property....

Whenever you experience a change in circumstances, such as moving states and acquiring new property, it is always a good idea to review your estate planning with an attorney to ensure that it up to date with current state laws and reflects your current wishes. If you have recently moved to Wisconsin, that is a...

Oct

Small Estate Transfer by Affidavit

October 25, 2022wynnatlawattorney, Blog, estate, estate planning, lawyer, lawyer in Lake Geneva, legal, living will, probate, property, transfer on death, Walworth county, wynn at law

What does it cover and how does it work? Wisconsin’s Small Estate Affidavit statute allows estates under $50,000 to avoid probate and instead be transferred via affidavit. See Wis Stat. §867.03. It can be used by an heir, a trustee of a revocable trust, a person named in the decedent’s will, or a guardian after...

Oct

Help! My Neighbor’s Trees are Hanging Over my Property Line

October 13, 2022wynnatlawattorney, attractive nuisance, Blog, lawyer, lawyer in Lake Geneva, property, real estate

Issue – Overhanging Trees: Suppose your neighbor does not perform regular maintenance on trees located on your adjacent property line. As a result, the branches are overgrown, not pleasant-looking, and provide too much shade in an area that you had previously used for sun-bathing. You want your neighbor to cut the tree branches so that...

Sep

Buying and Selling Vacant Land in Wisconsin

September 1, 2021wynnatlawBlog, flipping, investment, property, property investment, real estate, realtor, wynn at law

Although it may seem similar initially, buying and selling vacant land is quite different from buying or selling an existing residential home or commercial building. However, that is not to say vacant land can’t present a great investment opportunity. In many cases, if done correctly, it can be a lucrative endeavor. Despite being steadier and...

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Mar

Real Estate Closing Checklist For Buyers

March 30, 2021wynnatlawBlog, closing, home closing, home inspection, homes for sale, property, property investment, real estate, realtor, wynn at law

Congratulations, you are almost the owner of a new home! It is an exciting time, and it is important to celebrate every step of the real estate buying process. Before you can move into your new home, there are a few critical steps to complete. As a buyer, it is essential to check off every...

Mar

Real Estate Closing Checklist for Sellers

March 18, 2021wynnatlawBlog, closing, home closing, home inspection, homes for sale, property, property investment, real estate, realtor, wynn at law

Congratulations, you received and accepted an offer to sell your house! Before you can collect the proceeds of your sale, you must close the real estate transaction. A real estate closing is the transfer of property ownership from the seller to the buyer. This complicated process has many steps and procedural formalities that make up...

Aug

Transfer on Death Deeds eliminate probate

August 10, 2017wynnatlawattorney, avoid probate, beneficiary, deed, estate planning, lawyer, lawyer in Lake Geneva, probate, property, transfer on death, Walworth county, Wisconsin

When any of Wynn at Law, LLC’s clients own real property in Wisconsin, we look at a Transfer on Death Deed (commonly called a TOD Deed or a TODD) to see if it is a suitable fit for their estate plan. It can sometimes wipe out the need to go to probate court, which is...

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