When a loved one passes away, the emotional toll can be overwhelming, and dealing with the complexities of tax implications may not be a priority. However, understanding the concept of “step-up in tax basis” can significantly impact the tax burden on inherited assets. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics of the step-up in […]
In 2018, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin passed away, leaving behind four sons and a multimillion-dollar estate. Since this time, Franklin’s sons have been engaged in a fierce legal battle regarding the application of contradictory handwritten wills and the proper division of her assets. Recently, a jury in the probate court in Pontiac, Michigan […]
Attorney Kyle Kasper, a magna cum laude graduate of Marquette University Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon. Kyle is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. While in law school, Kyle was actively involved in numerous organizations, including the Moot Court Association, Marquette Law Review, and Marquette Sports Law Review. Additionally, Kyle was selected […]
Investors in small closely held businesses looking for ways to reduce their tax liability might want to consider taking advantage of Section 1202 stock, also known as Qualified Small Business Stock. Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers a tax break for individuals who invest in certain qualified small businesses. So, what exactly is […]
Attorney Pete Faust and O’Neil Cannon’s mergers and acquisitions team have been named by Chambers and Partners as among Wisconsin’s best deal lawyers. O’Neil Cannon is one of only seven Wisconsin law firms ranked by Chambers in the mergers and acquisition/general corporate category. Faust, the firm’s president and managing shareholder, is one of 23 Wisconsin […]
O’Neil Cannon advised i3 Product Development (i3) in its recent sale to Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO). i3, a custom engineering services firm with over 55 engineers, specializes in electronics, mechanical, industrial, embedded, and software engineering. Its solutions are used across many sectors, including medical, off-highway, recreational and commercial marine, power sports, health and wellness, agriculture, […]
A power of appointment is a legal instrument that grants an individual (the “appointee”) the authority to decide how a particular asset or assets will be distributed upon the death of the individual who created the power (the “donor”). The appointee can exercise this power during their lifetime or in their will, and they can […]
The Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association announced that attorney Seth Dizard has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Judge Dale E. Ihlenfeldt Bankruptcy Award. This honor will be presented to Dizard during the EDWBA’s annual meeting May 25 at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel. The Judge Dale E. Ihlenfeldt Bankruptcy Award […]
Attorney Eric Peterson, a 2016 graduate of Marquette University Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon. He is a member of the firm’s Estate and Succession Planning Practice Group, where he will assist clients in all matters relating to estate planning, succession planning, and trust administration. Eric’s experience provides him a deep understanding of the intricacies […]
