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John E Martinson Attorney

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Phone: (920) 432-4303

Address: 529 S Jefferson St Ste 104, Green Bay, WI 54301

Website: http://martinsonlawoffices.com

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Divorce
Adoption
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Historically judges in the United States frowned upon prenuptial agreements as corrupting what marriage was supposed to stand for, and often they would not recognize them. Nowadays prenuptial agreements are valid in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Guardianship
You need not put anything into the trust when you set it up. Some people put only a small dollar amount (say $10) into a trust initially. This is known as an "unfunded" trust. It's intended for future use, such as during old age or in case of disability. Until then the trust remains essentially empty, but it is in place if you wish to add more to it. In the meantime, you enjoy the benefits of not having your property tied up in a trust. You might use an unfunded trust as an alternative to a future guardianship or conservatorship.
Spousal Support
A premarital agreement, or prenuptial agreement, is a contract entered into by two people prior to marriage. The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions for the division of property should the couple divorce and any rights to spousal support during or after the dissolution of the marriage.

Wrongful Death
Yes. A will would be important for several reasons. You may have property that never got transferred to your trust while you were alive. You would need a will to transfer that property to your trust after your death. Or your estate might receive money after your death. For instance, if your death was the result of an accident, your estate may receive wrongful death benefits. Again, you would need a will to transfer this money to the trust.
Theft

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes
Commercial law or business law is the body of law which governs business and commerce and is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals both with issues of private law and public law. Commercial law regulates corporate contracts, hiring practices, and the manufacture and sale of consumer goods. Many countries have adopted civil codes which contain comprehensive statements of their commercial law. In the United States, commercial law is the province of both the Congress under its power to regulate interstate commerce, and the states under their police power. Efforts have been made to create a unified body of commercial law in the US: the most successful of these attempts has resulted in the general adoption of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Real Estate Litigation
Real estate law includes the sale and purchase of land. Attorneys draft and review Offers to Purchase along with the documents needed to close a sale. Whether you are working with a real estate agent or not, an attorney should be consulted as part of your sale or purchase transaction. Real estate law also includes the rules which govern landlords and tenants. For example, a landlord in Wisconsin must provide the tenant with a written accounting of their security deposit within 21 days of the tenant vacating the premises or the landlord may be subject to double the amount of the security deposit, costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Real Estate Transactions

Personal Injury
Should I hire a lawyer? If you know for certain that your injury is a minor one that will not result in time lost from work or school or substantial medical care, then you may want to settle it yourself in small claims court. (In Wisconsin, this court handles claims up to $5,000.) Of course, insurance claims adjusters generally try to settle claims inexpensively and on terms favorable to the insurer. If you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury, then an experienced personal injury attorney should always be consulted before you give any statements or sign papers of any kind and as soon after the injury as possible. You should be able to discuss your claim and the potential fee arrangements with your attorney before you commit to legal costs. Personal injury attorneys usually handle claims on a “contingent” or percentage basis depending on the type, difficulty, and expense of the case. Contingent fees can range from 20 percent for worker’s compensation claims to as much as 40 percent for difficult or complex cases. Contingent fee agreements must be in writing and include provisions for out-of-pocket expenses, which typically are paid by the attorney but paid back from any recovery, in addition to the fee for the attorney’s services.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
What is my claim worth? A claim is valued and usually settled based upon an estimate of what a jury would likely regard as fair and reasonable compensation given the severity of the injury and the effects of the accident on your life, as well as the probability that a recovery against the wrongdoer is warranted. In addition to medical expense and wage loss, you are entitled to money damages for “personal injuries,” including pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Your attorney may point out additional damages authorized in special cases such as dog bites or flagrant misconduct. Severe injuries requiring substantial medical treatment, extended absences from work, and permanent physical or mental impairments may command substantial compensation. Juries tend to believe that injuries that cannot be seen or demonstrated objectively are susceptible to exaggeration by the party seeking money damages, and insurance claim personnel tend to appreciate that fact. When it comes time to settle a claim, both sides should have a clear “before and after” picture of the injuries and how they have affected the victim’s life. The “difference” is the value of the claim. For example, a previously healthy, productive, young worker injured severely by an obviously culpable defendant will demand substantial compensation, especially where the victim has undergone substantial medical care, extended loss of earnings, and is facing a future of impaired earning capacity, disfigurement, pain, and suffering. On the other hand, the claim of an older person injured in questionable circumstances resulting in complaints that can be established only by the word of the claimant may be substantially discounted both by a jury and a claims adjuster. If the injured person is found partially at fault for the accident causing the injury, then the amount of damages will be proportionately reduced; likewise, if there is a substantial chance that the claim will not succeed for any reason, then any pretrial settlement will be reduced in most instances.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
A will is an important document. You’ll want to be sure it correctly expresses your wishes and that it’s legally enforceable. A lawyer can give you advice about not only your will, but also other aspects of estate planning you might otherwise overlook. We’ll discuss some of those later.
Wills
The current law regarding living wills went into effect Nov. 25, 1991. If your living will was written before then, you should have your attorney review it to be sure it still expresses your wishes.
Trusts
You can create a living trust to control your property while you are alive. The trustee then would control your property after you die. Under this arrangement, you sign documents to give your property to the trust. As long as you’re living, the property usually is treated the same for tax purposes as if you still owned it.
Power of Attorney
This authorizes another person, called an agent, to act for you in financial matters. The agent’s rights to act on your behalf depend on what you say in your durable power of attorney document. These rights might include the authority to sign legal documents, pay bills, buy and sell real estate, and take other actions on your behalf. Choose a person you trust absolutely.
Probate
The value of the estate’s assets will determine the court filing fees. Attorney fees vary depending on the complexity of the estate. Also, fees vary from one attorney to another, depending on experience and other factors. Billing methods also differ. Some lawyers charge by the hour; others charge a fixed fee. But by law, the attorney cannot base charges for probate services on a percentage of the estate’s value.

Tax Law
Thus, the time needed for probate depends on such factors as estate size, type of assets owned, form of ownership, tax issues, complexity of creditors’ claims, marital property issues, and whether a business is involved. State law requires that an estate be closed within 18 months. However, several counties have adopted a benchmark for completing probate within 12 months. For either period, a court may grant a Petition for Extension. If the process goes beyond the allowed time, the court can replace the personal representative or the attorney for the estate, or both.

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