October is National Special Needs Law Month, and Christenson Johnson, LLC offers numerous services, skills, and resources to clients who are planning for loved ones with special needs. The attorneys of Christenson Johnson, LLC provide clients comprehensive planning for individuals with special needs, including the following services: Preparing special needs trusts to suit an individual’s […]
On October 2, Attorney Mark Johnson will present “Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease” at the E. D. Locke Public Library in McFarland. The presentation will address topics such as advance directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Living Trusts, and guardianship. This program is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association South Central Wisconsin Chapter and will […]
“Team Christenson Johnson Goes the Distance” is the team of legal professionals, family, and friends led by team captain Iris Christenson in the 2018 annual Madison Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk, on October 7 (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) at Madison Memorial High School, raises awareness and funds to advance the fight […]
Attorney Meghan Teigen will present “An Introduction to Pooled and Special Needs Trusts” as a webinar for The Arc Wisconsin on September 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This is a free on-line webinar that is open to the public. The presentation will discuss what Special Needs Trusts are and why they are important planning tools […]
The Alzheimer’s Association observes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The attorneys and staff of Christenson Johnson, LLC are continuing to build awareness with clients and the community in several ways. Several attorneys and staff from Christenson Johnson, along with others who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, participated in the local Alzheimer’s Association’s […]
Attorney Meghan Teigen will present “Saving Strategies to Plan for a Lifetime of Independence through the Use of ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts” at the 2018 Circles of Life Conference, Wisconsin’s Annual Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities and Professionals. The presentation will address different options that allow individuals to save for their […]
Attorney Barbara Hughes, Vice President of The Arc-Dane County, will present “ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts: What Can ABLE Accomplish?” as a webinar for The Arc-Dane County on March 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This is a live on-line webinar and is open to the public. The presentation will discuss what a 529A ABLE […]
Attorneys Mark Johnson, Barbara Hughes, and Meghan Teigen will present at the 20th Annual Elder Law Workshop for the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys on January 18 and 19. This Elder Law Workshop will teach attorneys from across the state about trusts, taxes, and fiduciary duties. The attorneys of Christenson […]
Attorneys Iris Christenson and Barbara Hughes will present “ABLE Accounts: New Tool for Individuals with a Disability” as a webcast seminar for the State Bar of Wisconsin on November 8, 2017. The presentation will teach attorneys from across the state about the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013. ABLE Accounts can provide […]
Attorney Meghan Teigen will present “Understanding Special Needs Trusts” at the 2017 Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The presentation will train attorneys from across the state about the different types of special needs trusts, how they operate, and when they are appropriate for different clients or their family […]
