McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that attorney Sara Micheletti has been named partner. Micheletti’s practice includes estate planning, guardianship, probate, estate settlement and elder law. Her legal services aim to help people with their personal legal needs throughout their lives. She frequently acts as a personal representative or trustee in probates and trusts and serves as a guardian ad litem. Micheletti advocates for the […]
The Proposed Bill and Its Goals The “Big Beautiful Bill,” passed by the House of Representatives in May and currently being discussed by Congress, may spell major changes for Medicaid. If adopted as it is now, eligibility for Medicaid will be drastically altered, potentially leaving millions without health insurance. The Bill’s primary purported goal, helping […]
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has declared May to be National Elder Law Month. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NAELA was founded in 1987 in response to the growing needs of older adults, which is the fastest-growing segment of the American population. NAELA aims to educate and equip attorneys for the complexity of […]
McCarty Law is proud to announce that attorney Sara Micheletti has been appointed to the legislative committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar is made up of lawyers that protect the rights of the elderly and […]
Residents of long-term care communities, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes, retain the right to vote as long as they have the capacity to do so. Many of our clients in facilities request that their power of attorney act on their behalf to pay bills and make medical decisions. However, authority as a […]
McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that partner Reg Wydeven has been appointed as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) Wisconsin Chapter. NAELA is a professional organization of lawyers dedicated to enhancing legal services for seniors along with individuals with special […]
McCarty Law LLP is proud to announce that partner Jon Fischer has been added to the Wispact board of directors. Wispact is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life for Wisconsin residents with disabilities, particularly by establishing and managing Special Needs Trusts (SNT). SNTs are used to protect the assets […]
It’s that time of year again – I just filed my taxes and can breathe easier knowing my financial health is in order. But, it’s also the time of year to ensure my actual health, and specifically my health care wishes, are in order. April 16, the day after the deadline for filing taxes, is […]
National Special Needs Law Month, designated by The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys every October, helps bring awareness and education to issues that people with disabilities and their families face. While estate planning is crucial for all individuals, it is especially important for those with special needs and disabilities and their loved ones. Leaving […]
For the first time since 2020, when the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in response to the pandemic designation, it is expected that the assistance plans put in place to help those receiving public benefits will come to a close at the end of March. As you probably recall, the […]
