Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is Election Day. Although early voting is underway, many people will want to vote in-person on Election Day. All Wisconsin employers, regardless of size, are required to provide employees who are eligible to vote up to three consecutive hours of unpaid leave to vote while the polls are open (from 7 […]
O’Neil Cannon has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list in 16 practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Employment Law – Management Litigation – Bankruptcy Litigation – Insurance Litigation – Labor and […]
Attorney Jessica K. Haskell was recently selected as the new chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association. The Bankruptcy Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association is focused on providing continuing legal education seminars and engaging section members. Jessica is a member of O’Neil Cannon’s Banking, Receivership, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. She represents […]
The circumstances involving Anne Heche’s estate are a stark reminder of the uncertainties that may exist following the death of a loved one and the issues that can arise even when someone thinks they have their estate plan in place. Heche’s (Possible) Will When the Emmy Award-winning actress died after a fiery car crash in […]
Attorney Nancy L. Wilson, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, has joined O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing. She will join the firm’s Estate and Succession Planning Practice Group, where she will assist clients in all matters relating to estate planning, succession planning, and trust administration. In addition to her legal experience, […]
As individuals grow older, they are often inclined to add a child to their financial accounts to assist them with paying bills and managing assets. While this strategy is convenient, it can lead to financial abuse and can also derail estate plans. A joint account is a financial account with one or more owners, who […]
Although tax season may end for many individuals after returns are filed on April 15, for others it may be just the beginning. Many people receive a notice from the IRS as they process returns. These communications from the IRS are common and aren’t necessarily a sign of trouble. If you receive a notice, read […]
We must always expect the unexpected. We can be careful and prudent in our daily lives, but there are certain things that are out of our control, like death. In the event of your untimely death, are you able to provide ongoing support to your loved ones and important causes? By securing life insurance and […]
The IRS has reminded taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter estimated tax payments is September 15, 2022. The fourth and final estimated tax payment for tax year 2022 is due January 17, 2023. Taxpayers not subject to withholding, such as those who are self-employed, investors, or retirees, may […]
