Steimle Birschbach Blog
What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
By: Attorney Gina C. Ziegelbauer As an estate planning attorney, I see first-hand how proper planning can save major headaches (and potentially money!) for the people you leave behind. But the reality is, many people pass away with no planning in place. So what happens then? What if you die without a Will? Like so …
Can I Leave an Inheritance to My Pet?
By: Attorney Gina C. Ziegelbauer At first this question might seem unusual, but according to the American Pet Products Association three in five U.S. households own a pet, which resulted in an estimated $99 billion dollars spent on pets in the U.S. in 2020. It’s pretty clear that people are willing to pamper their pets. …
National Healthcare Decisions Day
By: Alison C. Petri © 2021 National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16, 2021 – this is your reminder to let your family know your values, goals, and preferences regarding future medical care. Use this time to talk to your family to ensure you receive the medical care you want. Under Wisconsin law, adults …
What is Financial Exploitation?
By Attorney Gina C. Ziegelbauer It seems like we’ve all received those scam calls letting you know your “vehicle warranty has expired,” “there is a problem with your credit card,” or that you need to take some type of action with regard to your social security, bank accounts, tech support, or who-knows-what. While it may …
Wills
By: Attorney Gina C. Ziegelbauer When people think of estate planning, they often think of a Will. Although a Will is an important part of an estate plan, a Will might not do what you think. Most importantly, a Will does not avoid probate for titled assets. Your Will is actually the document that will …
Set Your Business Up For Success by Hiring a Business Attorney
By: Attorney Samuel J. Spurney © 2021 At SB Law, we represent closely held businesses ranging in size from small start-up entities to businesses with over 1,500 employees. Our clients are comprised of various industries including manufacturing, health care, hospitality, service, agriculture, utilities, and food products. Many of our clients are multi-generational, family owned enterprises, …
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Paycheck Protection Program – Round 2 by Andrew J. Steimle, Esq.
On January 11, 2021, the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) for first draw PPP loans. On January 13, 2021, the SBA began accepting second draw (“Round 2”) applications for recipients that already received a PPP loan in 2020. The program is expected to remain open until March 31, …
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Lakeshore Leaders Breakfast Series, Attorney Michelle Birschbach
Sparking Ideas & Innovation UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan Campuses host a monthly speaker series with distinguished leaders making a positive impact in our communities. Join us to hear an inspiring talk and to learn from area leaders. Attorney Michelle Birschbach will be speaking on February 10, 2021. This is a virtual event. Please join …
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How Do Elder Law Attorneys Help Seniors?
By: Attorney Gina C. Ziegelbauer As the population ages and life expectancy increases, there has become a need for attorneys who focus on the issues facing seniors. This is partly due to the increase in individuals diagnosed with dementia and other chronic diseases and therefore, an increase in individuals requiring long-term or nursing home care. …