The dead man’s statute is on its way to becoming ancient history, spurring attorneys to prepare for change, particularly if they practice trusts and estates law.

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Is the state’s dead man’s statute dead?

Tagged with: April Southwick dead man's statute Jeff Goldman Jonathan Ingrisano Jonathan Smies Tom Shriner Wisconsin Supreme Court

Government and private-practice lawyers are weighing in on petitions calling for the elimination of Wisconsin's dead man's statute and changes to the state's rules of evidence.

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