Possible Estate Tax Law Changes on the Horizon

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Numerous estate tax law changes may soon be initiated. Some possible changes in the horizon could include a reduction of the Estate Tax exemption to $3.5 million per individual. Another possible potential change would entail an increase in tax rates for estates in higher tax brackets. The chances of these estate tax laws being passed […]

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Five Reasons Why Creating an Estate Plan Is Crucial

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Estate planning is crucial for everyone, no matter your age, or how many assets you own. Here are five reasons why it is crucial for everyone to have an estate plan. If you need help creating and implemented a customized estate planning strategy, contact Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. With offices in Green Bay and […]

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Child Custody FAQ’s

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

During our 150 years of combined legal experience among all of our lawyers, we have answered countless questions pertaining to child custody and parental rights in Wisconsin. Here are some of the most frequently asked child custody questions we have been presented with, accompanied by guiding answers. At Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C., we understand […]

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Legal Resolutions for 2021

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Last year taught us that the way we spend money, the way we spend time and the way we live our daily lives can change in an instant. There were so many things that were simply beyond our control yet moving into 2021 we want to be able to live our lives to the fullest. […]

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Drowsy Driving Crashes

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 328,000 drowsy driving crashes happen each year. This figure is more than three times larger than the police-reported number. According to the same study, 109,000 drowsy driving crashes caused an injury and approximately 6,400 of the crashes were fatal. The study concluded that drowsy […]

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Importance of Winterizing Vehicles

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

As winter months approach in Wisconsin, it is important to ensure your car is “winterized” in case disaster strikes. Winterizing your car includes taking steps such as servicing your car, gathering an easily accessibly emergency kit and ensuring you are driving safely at all times.  Unfortunately, even if you fully prepare your car for the […]

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Holiday Donation to Harbor House

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

This year at Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. we chose to donate to Harbor House for our charitable holiday giving. Harbor House’s mission is to empower communities to be free of domestic abuse through safety, knowledge and engagement. The passionate advocates at Harbor House help to shelter individuals from domestic abuse and assist in breaking […]

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Amy Risseeuw Receives a 10.0 AVVO Score

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Avvo is a prominent source for consumers to view ratings, reviews and disciplinary records of lawyers in each state. Each attorney profile is assigned a rating on a scale of 1.0-10.0, with a 1.0 rating denoting “Extreme Caution” and a 10.0 rating meaning “Superb”. In order to calculate where each lawyer falls on this scale, […]

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Holiday Office Hours

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Holiday Hours at Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. During the holidays, the attorneys and staff of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. take some extra time to spend with their families. Our doors will be closed during the following days and times in the upcoming weeks: Thursday, December 24, 2020 – OFFICES CLOSED ALL DAY Friday, […]

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Police Dog Bites

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Each year, thousands of Americans, including bystanders, police officers and children are bitten by police dogs.  This report entails an examination of 150 serious police dog bite cases that occurred in the United States from 2010-2020. Three of these cases ended fatally. The report found that the most common target of police dog bites are […]

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