August 1st, 2025 |
How Adverse Possession Can Change Property Ownership
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe have all heard the expression “good fences make good neighbors.” Most know it from Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall,” but throughout many cultures and times in history, some version of this expression has been used. It conveys the idea that it is important to have clear property boundaries in order to reduce the potential… Continue reading How Adverse Possession Can Change Property Ownership
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June 1st, 2025 |
How Couples Can Legally and Financially Prepare for Marriage
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer in Wisconsin is a busy time for weddings! And while they’re full of excitement, it’s just as important to plan for what comes after the big day. From prenups to estate planning to setting shared financial goals, below I outline some tips for how to cover your bases and build a secure future together.… Continue reading How Couples Can Legally and Financially Prepare for Marriage
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January 25th, 2025 |
Understanding Guardianship in Wisconsin
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere comes a time in some lives when adults simply cannot take care of themselves any longer. For some, this comes with a disability, others with injury or advanced age. In Wisconsin, these events are often dealt with by the appointment of a guardian. This article provides a brief summary of what a guardian does… Continue reading Understanding Guardianship in Wisconsin
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January 1st, 2025 |
3 Reasons Why Trusting Online Estate Planning Documents Is A Bad Idea
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter speaking to and meeting with thousands of people regarding estate planning, a few main lessons stand out. First, wise Christians see estate planning as stewardship of their assets and are happy to invest the time and resources necessary into stewarding those assets well. Second, a vast majority of clients are surprised by how noninvasive… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Trusting Online Estate Planning Documents Is A Bad Idea
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November 15th, 2024 |
To Get an Attorney or Not
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Value of Legal Counsel When individuals are involved in a personal injury accident, they need to decide whether to retain an attorney. It is well-known that an attorney will charge a contingent fee for their services. Typically, the attorney will take one-third of any amount recovered as a fee. A calculation can be done… Continue reading To Get an Attorney or Not
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October 15th, 2024 |
Our Business Profile: The McLario Firm
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn our quaint community of Menomonee Falls, an enduring legacy was born in 1953 when John McLario, a beloved figure within the town, established The McLario Firm. Rooted in the values of faith, family, and community, the firm has remained true to its founding principles for the past 70 years. Values Integrity – Servant Leadership –… Continue reading Our Business Profile: The McLario Firm
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September 15th, 2024 |
Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Supporting EAA With A Beneficiary Designation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBased on hundreds of discussions with current and potential clients, the most common reason that most individuals do not include a charity in their estate plan is because they do not want to invite the complicated process that comes along with making updates to an existing plan. While almost every client who I actually work… Continue reading Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Supporting EAA With A Beneficiary Designation
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August 1st, 2024 |
Medicaid Planning in Wisconsin: Eligibility, Asset Protection, and More
Reading Time: 3 minutesMedicaid planning is a crucial financial and legal strategy for individuals in Wisconsin seeking long-term care. It ensures qualification for Medicaid benefits while protecting assets and maintaining quality of life. Medicaid, a joint federal and state program, provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals, including long-term care services. However, Medicaid’s eligibility rules and benefits are complex… Continue reading Medicaid Planning in Wisconsin: Eligibility, Asset Protection, and More
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May 5th, 2024 |
A Guide to Tenant Rights and Responsibilities in Wisconsin
Reading Time: 3 minutesLiving in a rented property in Wisconsin comes with rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords. As a renter, it’s helpful to know Wisconsin landlords must follow state statutes when drafting and enforcing their leases. Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 704, along with the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter 134, regulate the rental laws. In this guide, we… Continue reading A Guide to Tenant Rights and Responsibilities in Wisconsin
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March 12th, 2024 |
Navigating Small Claims Court
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmall claims court is an accessible forum for resolving disputes involving relatively modest amounts of money. Whether it’s a landlord-tenant disagreement, a consumer rights issue, or a dispute over services rendered, small claims court offers a streamlined, user-friendly, efficient process. This article delves into the workings of small claims court, exploring its procedures, benefits, and… Continue reading Navigating Small Claims Court
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February 15th, 2024 |
An In-depth Look at Winter Weather Guidelines and Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the past few weeks, much of the state has been under a winter storm warning, with some areas getting a foot plus of snow. As we get further into winter, the snow fall will continue, as will the challenges that come with it. Please take some time to read some friendly reminders to help… Continue reading An In-depth Look at Winter Weather Guidelines and Safety
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November 1st, 2023 |
The McLario Firm: Your Trusted Legal Partner for Over Seven Decades
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn our quaint community of Menomonee Falls, an enduring legacy was born in 1953 when John McLario, a beloved figure within the town, established The McLario Firm. Rooted in the values of faith, family, and community, the firm has remained true to its founding principles for the past seventy years. Values Integrity – Servant Leadership… Continue reading The McLario Firm: Your Trusted Legal Partner for Over Seven Decades
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November 1st, 2023 |
Understanding How Attorneys Bill for Their Services
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the first things many people consider when hiring legal counsel is how much it will cost. Understanding the basics of how attorney’s charge for their services before meeting with one will help you ask the right questions and determine whether the services they will be providing are worth it so you get the… Continue reading Understanding How Attorneys Bill for Their Services
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April 15th, 2023 |
Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility and Long-Term Care: What To Watch For In 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesGreetings everyone! I’m very grateful to have recently joined The McLario Firm located in beautiful downtown Menomonee Falls. I look forward to meeting and working with many of you over the coming months and years. One of the top issues I’ve heard from clients lately concerns Medicaid eligibility for seniors needing long-term care services in… Continue reading Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility and Long-Term Care: What To Watch For In 2023
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January 11th, 2023 |
Key Differences Separate Advisers from Salesmen
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLike many other professions, lawyers essentially earn a living by selling their knowledge. While it provides a great opportunity to get a paycheck while helping others, selling an intangible is difficult in that it is impossible to put a definitive value on what is being offered.
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January 11th, 2023 |
Debunking Three Common Misconceptions About Christian Attorneys
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs members of a profession that is well-known for its less savory members, those attorneys who chose to make their practice a part of their faith are confronted with unique challenges. Among the most significant of these
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January 11th, 2023 |
When in Doubt, Seek Counsel Out
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a legal environment where more and more people are electing to represent themselves in drafting documents, responding to formal requests and even attending Court appearances, attorneys are often asked the question “Do I need an attorney for this?” As with many loaded questions, the response is much more involved than the inquiry.
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January 11th, 2023 |
Why Hire a Lawyer?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSome people are reluctant to hire a lawyer following an accident. It seems that many people feel it may be in their best interest to proceed on their own. This approach is not only welcomed, but encouraged by the insurance company.
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January 11th, 2023 |
The Tongue – Legal Use vs. Biblical Use
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I was in college over 40 years ago, I was part of a ministry in which we were strongly encouraged to memorize Scripture. One month I chose the 3rd chapter of James, which is a very well known admonition against negative or slanderous speech.
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January 11th, 2023 |
Our Role as God’s Agents
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYears ago when I was studying for the bar exam, my review materials included a section on the law of Agency. Agency is a legal concept that can apply to business dealings, financial transactions and any other situation where a person is authorized to act on the behalf of another.
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January 11th, 2023 |
The Importance of the Written Record
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRecently I was visited by two clients who needed me to help them tie up the loose ends of their late mother’s financial affairs. These included a land contract which she had signed a few years prior to her death.
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August 18th, 2021 |
True Wisdom Means Having Counselors Before You Need Them
Reading Time: 2 minutesProverbs 19:20 tells us to “Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.” Among many other passages celebrating the virtue of receiving wise
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