The rough year that was 2020 followed a 2019 that was especially hard on farmers. With two straight difficult years behind us, it’s increasingly likely that family farmers will need to rely on special protections afforded by the bankruptcy code. In a review of the general financial outlook for farming, the American Farm Bureau (AFB) views… Continue reading Chapter 12 Bankruptcy can help save family farms
Handling estate planning with remarriage
Estate planning is one of the best things you could do to assure your children of a promising future. However, most people in Wisconsin and other states wait until they are past 50 to start planning for their children. Estate planning when you’ve remarried is especially complex since you have two families to think about.… Continue reading Handling estate planning with remarriage
What to know about debt management plans
If you’re having trouble paying off your debts in Wisconsin, there are a few steps you can take before you resort to filing for bankruptcy. You might be able to get your debts paid off if you work with a credit counseling agency. The agency could offer you a debt management plan that helps you… Continue reading What to know about debt management plans
Planning ahead for monthly housing costs after divorce
Regardless of your age, divorce is a stressful proposition. The process of your life completely changing is difficult for anyone to navigate. While everything changes, Wisconsin women who are of a more advanced age should consider creating a monthly housing cost estimate to give themselves a better position in the event their marriages end. The… Continue reading Planning ahead for monthly housing costs after divorce