About McCarty Law LLP

Since 1949, McCarty Law of Appleton, Wisconsin, has been providing trusted legal counsel to individuals as well as small and large businesses, closely held companies and international organizations. Our Fox Cities law firm is made up of more than 15 experienced attorneys who offer exceptional customer service and legal help on a variety of business and personal matters … we practice at the highest ethical standard to help you reach your individual and professional goals.

McCarty Law names attorney Sara Micheletti as partner

Posted on Feb 3, 2026 by

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 […]

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Scary Estate Planning Mistakes

Posted on Oct 7, 2025 by

As the ghosts and goblins appear and the hauntings begin, we’re reminded that some of the scarier things in life are not actually those that go bump in the night. Not having your estate plan completed or up to date may pose more frightening issues. In the spirit of Halloween, here is a tour through […]

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Big, Beautiful Exemptions

Posted on Sep 2, 2025 by

In previous blog articles, we explored how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made significant cuts to several federal programs, especially Medicaid.   Another monumental change under OBBBA was the permanent increase to the estate tax exemption. Starting on January 1, 2026, the estate tax threshold will be increased to $15 million per individual, which […]

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Possible Major Changes to Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Posted on Jul 3, 2025 by

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 […]

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Who Should Be the Beneficiary of Your 401(k) or IRA?

Posted on Jul 24, 2024 by

Deciding who to name as the beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other qualified retirement account is a crucial part of estate planning. This decision can significantly impact how your assets are distributed and taxed after your death. With the introduction of the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act on January 1, […]

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Using Marital Property Agreements in Wisconsin

Posted on Jun 19, 2024 by

In Wisconsin, a Marital Property Agreement can be a valuable tool for estate planning, particularly for transferring property without going through probate, the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s estate, which is often both time-consuming and costly. Here’s how it works: What is a Marital Property Agreement? A Marital Property Agreement is a legal […]

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Tough Conversations

Posted on Apr 16, 2024 by

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 […]

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Can AI Write My Will?

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 by

The day my kids were playing outside and shouted into the air “Alexa, what’s the weather forecast,” I realized that I have unknowingly embraced the convenience of artificial intelligence or “AI.”  While Alexa has certainly made finding the weather forecast and answering if moose are vegetarians easier, it has me thinking about other areas of […]

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