Alternatives to Hiring a Wisconsin Elder Law Attorney for Survivor Benefits
Practical alternatives to hiring a $5,000-$8,000 Wisconsin elder law attorney for survivor benefits. When you can handle it yourself and when you truly need a lawyer.
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Best Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Guide for Families Facing Medicaid Estate Recovery
The best survivor benefits guide for Wisconsin families worried about Medicaid estate recovery claims on the family home, farm, or marital property.
Best Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Resource After a Workplace Death
The best resource for families after a Wisconsin workplace death — covering the $397,800 workers' comp death benefit, concurrent Social Security claims, and the benefits most families never learn about.
Best Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Resource for Surviving Spouses of WRS Members
The best resource for surviving spouses of Wisconsin Retirement System members — covering active vs. inactive death benefits, beneficiary traps, and the 30-day health insurance deadline.
Best Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Tool for Adult Children Managing From Out of State
The best tool for adult children managing Wisconsin survivor benefits remotely — coordinating 9 agencies, tracking deadlines, and claiming benefits for a surviving parent from another state.
How to Claim All Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Without Hiring an Attorney
Step-by-step guide to claiming every Wisconsin survivor benefit without a probate attorney — WRS pension, Social Security, WFCAP, workers' comp, and Medicaid defense.
How to Navigate Wisconsin Survivor Benefits When Your Spouse Dies Suddenly
A crisis roadmap for Wisconsin survivor benefits after a sudden death — the 72-hour actions, 30-day deadlines, and 9-agency claims you cannot miss when there was no time to prepare.
Wisconsin Crime Victim Compensation: What Families of Homicide Victims Receive
Wisconsin DOJ pays up to $40,000 to families of crime victims, including $2,000 for funeral expenses. Learn eligibility rules, deadlines, and how to file Form DJ-CVC-1.
Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program (WFCAP): Who Qualifies and How to Apply
WFCAP pays up to $1,500 for funeral costs and $1,000 for cemetery expenses for qualifying Wisconsin families. Learn eligibility rules, how to apply, and what disqualifies you.
Wisconsin Homestead Credit and Fiduciary Income Tax Form 2 After a Death
Wisconsin's Schedule H homestead credit has a hard $24,680 income cap. Form 2 is required if the estate earns $600 or more. Here's what surviving spouses and executors need to know.
Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Navigator vs. UW Extension Planning AHEAD Program
Comparing the Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Navigator with UW-Madison Extension's Planning AHEAD program. One is for before a death, the other is for after.
Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Attorney
Comparing a Wisconsin survivor benefits guide against hiring a probate attorney. Which is better for claiming WRS pensions, COBRA, and avoiding Medicaid recovery?
Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Navigator vs. Free Government Websites
Comparing the Wisconsin Survivor Benefits Navigator against free DHS, ETF, and SSA websites. Which approach helps you claim every benefit without missing deadlines?
Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit: WDVA Guide
Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can get 100% of Wisconsin property taxes refunded. Learn WDVA eligibility requirements and how to claim the credit.