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    October 01, 1998

    Wisconsin Lawyer October 1998

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Vol. 71, No. 10, October 1998

    Wisconsin's New Probate Code

    Oct. Cover
    Cover Photo: Jean Anderson

     

    The new Probate Code- effective Jan. 1, 1999 - contains several provisions that will be important to estate planners, no matter what size estates they handle. Among its important provisions, the new code sets out default provisions to answer questions that primarily result from inadequate drafting or execution of documents.

    By Prof. Howard S. Erlanger

    *Full Story
    *Writing the New Code
     

    Features

    Cover 2

    The New Nonstock Corporation Law

    By Garth Seehawer

    When the Nonstock Corporation statute takes effect Jan. 1, 1999 , many domestic nonstock corporations will see little change. For others, the new law removes the constraints of the old law by offering the flexibility need in today's business climate.

    *Full Story

    Cover 3

    Navigating the Career Choice Maze

    By Karen Bankston

    Attorneys have more career choices than never ever before, but it may take some soul searching to find your perfect path.

    *Full Story

    Cover 4

    1998 Member Survey:
    Gauging Members' Needs

    By Dianne Molvig

    The newest member survey continues the Bar's efforts to gauge members' needs and how to better meet them. Questions sought to identify members' needs; what Bar services and products they use and whether they're helpful; how the Bar can help members prepare for the future; and more.

    *Full Story

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