Summary: This booklet covers the basics of earnings garnishment including what types of earnings can be garnished and for what reasons.

Summary: Who will make your medical decisions when you can't? Talking about your preferences for treatment will save your family the heartache of having to make decisions for you without knowing your wishes. A Gift to Your Family helps you get started. This consumer guide educates the public about issues surrounding end-of-life decisions such as power of attorney for health care, living wills, and organ and tissue donation.

24 pp.; 6th edition, 2005

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Summary: This consumer handbook, published by the State Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, explains the probate process and a personal representative’s role in it. It summarizes basic concepts, the tasks a personal representative needs to perform, and the time limits imposed by law to complete the many phases of estate administration.

20 pp.; Twelfth edition, 2007

Summary: This publication explains farmers' basic legal rights and responsibilities in their debtor/creditor relationships. It covers a wide range of related topics, including the basics of security interests, unsecured debts, landlord/tenant law, negotiations, farm foreclosure, replevin, and bankruptcy.

Visit the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for more information.

Summary: This comic book explains the lawyer's role in the legal system by following six new lawyers into their very different practices. The publication is aimed at elementary students and includes a word search and matching activities. A teacher's guide is available upon request.

Summary: Disputes can arise in any area of our lives. Professionals from a number of different backgrounds have collaborated to develop processes for resolving disputes outside of the court system, known collectively as "alterntive dispute resolution." This consumer pamphlet overviews those processes, including arbitration and mediation.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: In some arrests, you’re charged with a crime, while in others you’re not. This consumer pamphlet describes what happens if you're charged with a crime or a noncriminal offense.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: People who are having difficulty paying their debts sometimes consider bankruptcy to obtain relief from collection efforts, eliminate some or all of their debts, or restructure their debt payments. This consumer pamphlet provides general information about bankruptcy, including the advantages and disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: For those purchasing or selling a home there are a mutlitude of considerations. This pamphlet provides basic information on land contracts, offers to purchase, property information, deeds, new home construction, and more.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: The materials in this book are designed to help secondary students learn about constitutions, courts, and cases. Focusing on these topics as part of a comprehensive democracy education program has the potential to help young people build the understanding, skills, and attitudes necessary for active and informed participation in a democracy.

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Summary: This pocket-sized book offers a fast, convenient means to locate the terms you need to represent your Spanish-speaking clients effectively and guide them through the often-confusing criminal justice system

An essential resource for lawyers and court interpreters, Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings in Spanish & English addresses 70 terms commonly used in criminal and traffic proceedings, and provides clear, plain-language descriptions of the criminal process in both Spanish and English.

Perfect for attorneys, interpreters, or clients, the book provides consistent explanations of procedures that are clear, accurate, and largely dialect-neutral.

The book follows the general procedure from issuance of a complaint to verdict, sentencing, and appeal; and lists the terms in chronological order, as they typically occur during the criminal process. The book also highlights terms related to traffic offenses and truth-in-sentencing.

Summary: When parents are seeking a divorce or paternity judgment, the law requires that the court provide when parents will be with their children and what decisions will be made by each parent. This consumer pamphlet helps parents understand the legal terminology, relevant laws, and court orders regarding their children’s welfare.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource discusses credit reports, defaulting on a consumer loan, and collection agencies.

Summary: This consumer pamphlet explains the grounds for divorce in Wisconsin, the differences between a divorce and legal separation, how to start a divorce action, custody and physical placement of children, child support, maintenance, property division, and other issues related to the divorce process.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource discusses domestic and child abuse. Topics include whether people have a responsibilty to report abuse and how to obtain a restraining order.

Summary: This resource explains Wisconsin's drunk driving law and what happens when a driver is stopped for drunk driving.

Summary: Acting as an agent for another person under a power of attorney, and choosing a person to become one's agent, can be daunting. This pamphlet provides basic information for agents, including responsibilities of agents, what records to keep, when an agent's authority begins and ends, and more. It also provides information when considering the use of a power of attorney, including how to choose an agent and whether to grant an agent authority to make financial, personal care, and health-care decisions.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains what state agencies regulate education in Wisconsin, how to earn a diploma if you didn't graduate from high school, and how to legally educate your child at home.

Summary: This resource explains Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and powers of attorney.

Summary: This resource explains whether employees are protected from termination and the compensation available to someone who has been fired.

Summary: This video depicts courtrooms, familiarizes you with courtroom and trial procedures, and presents examples of what to do and what to avoid. It will show you how your appearance and behavior can influence the judge and jury. Length: Part I: 19 min / Part II: 18 min. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: Deciding how families will be restructured to best meet the needs of children during and after divorce is, perhaps, the most important decision parents will make. Parents are sometimes unable to agree on custody, placement, and child support issues, requiring a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem to assist the judge in making these decisions. This consumer pamphlet answers commonly asked questions about the GALs role in the divorce process.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: Major advances in biomedical technologies and rising health care costs have led to new and difficult patient care issues, including treatment choices, organ transplants and organ allocation, health insurance changes, and research on human subjects. This consumer pamphlet provides a basic understanding of the laws that address these issues.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: Almost everything we do is affected by laws. In our democratic society, the courts are available to everyone. Accessibility to the legal system, however, can raise many questions: When do you need a lawyer? Where should you look to find one? This pamphlet helps consumers of legal services make informed choices about consulting and choosing a lawyer.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: The purpose of this guide is to provide information to help people with HIV infection identify, anticipate, and prevent legal problems. To purchase copies of this booklet, please call (800) 486-6276 or (608) 252-6540. Chapter on "Confidentiality" was updated: Dec. 2008

Summary: This glossary defines more than 800 common court terms and suggests equivalent Hmong phrases for many of them. It defines both general court terms and specific terms for criminal, juvenile, family, eviction, small claims, probate, and deportation cases.

The glossary grows out of a collaboration of the Wisconsin and Minnesota courts, the Minnesota Translation Lab (Dr. Laurence H. Bogoslaw, director), the Marathon County Bar Association, Southeast Asian Outreach Committee, and Hmong contributors from Minnesota and Wisconsin. The interpreting was funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Migrant, Refugee, and Labor Services. The printing was funded by a grant from the State Bar of Wisconsin Local Bar Grant Competition.

The 75-page glossary can be downloaded at www.wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/resources.htm.

Summary: This resource explains jury duty for the state courts in Wisconsin. Topics discussed include who can be summoned as a juror and how someone can be excused from jury duty.

Summary: Wisconsin landlord-tenant law covers the rights and responsibilities of both parties in rental agreements. This consumer pamphlet covers basic questions about leases, security deposits, evictions, and other tenancy issues.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains the process of a lawsuit in both small claims and nonsmall claims court.

Summary: This manual is designed as a general self-help guide for domestic violence victims on some issues that commonly arise as victims pursue relief through the legal system. The legal information included is not specific to Wisconsin or any state's laws. The manual was prepared by the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and is made available here with their permission

Summary: This consumer pamphlet provides basic information about Wisconsin's Marital Property Act, enacted to reflect the belief that what a couple acquires during their marriage belongs to them equally.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains how people get married in Wisconsin and what restrictions exist.

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"Moving On," produced by Dane County Bar Association Delivery of Legal Services Committee, is designed to assist pro se litigants in navigating the divorce process.

Summary: This booklet focuses on the changes in legal rights and responsibilities that occur when one is considered an adult at the age 18. The purpose is to inform you of your rights and to help you recognize and avoid possible problems.

This booklet includes both an English and Hmong version of the text.

Summary: This booklet focuses on the changes in legal rights and responsibilities that occur when one is considered an adult at the age 18. The purpose is to inform you of your rights and to help you recognize and avoid possible problems.

Summary: This booklet, published by the State Bar's Law-related Education Committee with support from the Wisconsin Law Foundation, answers common questions about law as a career. It explains the role of and various career options for lawyers, legal training, and additional resources for those considering a legal career.

16 pp.; 1997

Summary: Personal injuries fall into different categories, some allowing for compensation under worker's comp insurance or medical insurance. Others may be the liability of another party. This pamphlet describes some of the issues to consider when injured.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: In 1998, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s Sesquicentennial year, the State Bar of Wisconsin honored the first 150 women admitted to the Wisconsin Bar. Read biographies of these remarkable women and other related articles about the history of women in Wisconsin's legal profession. A 24-minute videotape discussing the lives of these women also is available.

90 pp.; 1998

Summary: In 1998, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s Sesquicentennial year, the State Bar of Wisconsin honored the first 150 women admitted to the Wisconsin Bar. This video chronicles the stories of some of these remarkable women. Many of these women over came almost insurmountable odds establishing themselves at a time when women were discourage, and in some cases prevented, from practicing law. 90-page book also available.

24 min.; 1998

Summary: This practical publication helps agents and trustees understand what they can and cannot do, what records they should keep, when their authority begins and ends, and when they may hire professional help. The booklet includes sample and blank accounting forms, including records of daily activity, checks disbursed, cash receipts and deposits, and a list of assets. 5th edition, 2006

Summary: Prepares executives, business owners, and managers to deal more effectively with their depositions. Through vignettes and interviews with four prominent litigators, this videotape shows your client effective tips and common pitfalls to avoid during a business deposition.

Summary: This video explains that the examining physician works for the defense, and gives practical tips for alleviating anxiety when preparing for a compulsory medical exam. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: This highly practical litigation tool vividly demonstrates the important do’s and dont’s of being deposed. You will learn to avoid common mistakes and, as a result, you will be more competent, more relaxed, and more credible. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: This program walks the viewer through an automobile injury accident from the initial consultation with the attorney through settlement of the case whether through mediation or trial. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: Teaches experts what lawyers expect and need from them. The valuable information collected from veteran expert witnesses and winning trial lawyers will help both novice and experienced witnesses. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: This consumer pamphlet explains the probate process and related costs, whether to hire a lawyer to handle the probate, what taxes the estate must pay, which assets can bypass probate, and whether you can avoid probate.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: All trusts are written agreements that provide for property management by someone with a special position of responsibility and duty for the benefit of others. A revocable living trust is an agreement that says how you want property you put into the trust to be managed and distributed. This consumer pamphlet covers the basics of revocable trusts.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains whether there is a right to free public education, how school districts are managed, and whether pupils have to follow school rules.

Summary: Small claims court provides an informal way to resolve minor lawsuits and other legal problems. This consumer pamphlet provides an overview of the small claims process.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: Choosing an organization for your business is similar to buying a new car. You have to know what models are available and which of those models has the features and options that fit your needs. This consumer pamphlet explains sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains the Child Support Tax Intercept Program, a method of collecting past due child support and maintenance from tax refunds or credits.

Summary: This booklet provides parents with basic information about the laws that have the greatest impact on families. Specific topics include: criminal law, juvenile court proceedings, general parental rights and responsibilities along with laws regarding school attendance, marriage and pregnancy.

Summary: This publication is designed for use in classrooms and public forums to give the public an appreciation of the impact the Bill of Rights plays in the life of this nation. The first eight amendments limit the power of government, the ninth suggests that rights other than those listed also may exist, and the tenth underlines the fact that the national government exercises only powers granted to it under the U.S. Constitution.

36 pp.; 1990

Summary: Wisconsin is a Blue Sky state; there is a statutory presumption in favor of access to public records and meetings. But there are limits to that access. In 2003, the legislature amended the Public Records Law to provide additional rights for the subjects of public records. If you don’t know what these limits and rights are, you need the State Bar’s CLE Books publication, The Wisconsin Public Records and Open Meetings Handbook.

Summary: If you're involved in an auto accident, you should stop immediately, help the injured, warn passing traffic, exchange and record the information of those involved. This consumer pamphlet covers the steps you should follow when in an accident and answers basic legal questions about auto accidents.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: More than 95 percent of all cases settle out of court, and you must be prepared for mediation or arbitration. This video discusses demeanor, appearance, and answering a mediator or arbitrator's questions.

Summary: This videotape program was prepared by experienced bankruptcy practitioners answering frequently asked questions. Topics include: The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy; what property may be kept after bankruptcy; the effect of bankruptcy on drivers' licenses and utility services; how the bankruptcy prevents creditors and others from harassing a client who files bankruptcy; the basic steps of the bankruptcy process and the forms that are used; and concepts such as reaffirmation, redemption and lien avoidance.

Summary: A guardian is appointed by a court to act for an incompetent person. This consumer handbook, published by the State Bar's Consumer Protection Committee, provides basic information about guardianships and the guardian's duties. It outlines the court procedure followed to appoint a guardian, and guides those who serve as guardians. The handbook includes sample forms and reports.

50 pp.; 9th edition, 2008

Summary: This resource explains the rights of victims and witnesses, as well as describing what happens in the courtroom.

Summary: One way to assure that your wishes are carried out should you die or become incapacitated is through estate planning, the process that involves weighing various personal and financial decisions and creating legal arrangements to carry out those decisions. This consumer pamphlet looks at key estate planning tools, such as wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills. The brochure also explains what happens if you die without a will, whether you can write your own will, among other topics.

This pamphlet is one title in a 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Choosing a Process for Divorce; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains the two standard forms for wills that the general public can complete without a lawyer's help, the Wisconsin Basic Will and the Wisconsin Basic Will with Trust.

Summary: The annual Wisconsin Lawyer Directory, published each January as the State Bar's official directory, includes an alphabetical roster of the more than 23,000 Wisconsin-licensed lawyers; a geographical roster; a biography section; a listing of federal, state and Native American tribal courts; a listing of state executive officers and selected state offices; and a directory of businesses providing law-related products and services.

Summary: For 25 years Wisconsin courts have permitted cameras and recording devices in most proceedings. The Wisconsin News Reporters’ Legal Handbook, published by the State Bar Media-Law Relations Committee, helps journalists understand the judicial process, court procedure, access issues such a privilege, open records, open meetings, rights of privacy, and defamation. The 2005 edition reflects many recent changes in the law, including truth-in-sentencing, victim’s rights, and the new juvenile code. It includes information on Wisconsin’s Fair Trial and Free Press Principles and Guidelines, Rules Governing Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Wisconsin Judicial Proceedings. The handbook also includes Internet resources for reporters and a glossary of common legal terms.

74 pp.; 5th edition, 2005

Summary: Wisconsin's Legal History is a 17-part series of articles originally published in the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. While the state's legal history has many interesting and colorful episodes and has played an important part in the state's development over the past 150 years; it is not well known to Wisconsin lawyers or to the public in general. Go to the Web site.

Summary: This resource, written in a question-and-answer format, discusses consumer rights and offers ideas about where to turn if you believe your rights as a consumer have been violated. It offers some suggestions to avoid becoming trapped in a bad deal. Publication covers automobiles, debt collection, banks and credit unions, credit, credit cards, sales and advertising, mandatory arbitration clauses, health, phone service, utilities, moving companies, popular consumer services, mail orders, dating services, prize soliciations. Spanish version also available.

Summary: Provides basic information about advance medical directives. Legal authorities, a physician and a consumer advocate put the issues involved into perspective.