In conjunction with our observance of National Special Needs Law Month, we would like to highlight some additional events that Christenson Johnson attorneys and staff participated in last month. On October 17, Attorney Meghan Teigen presented “Saving Strategies to plan for a lifetime of independence through the use of ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts” […]
Several attorneys and staff from Christenson Johnson, along with family and friends, participated in the local Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 7. Our team, “Team Christenson Johnson Goes the Distance”, was led by team captain Iris Christenson. Our team walked to honor the memory of Iris’ mother who had Alzheimer’s and passed […]
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 […]
Wings for All® (sometimes known as Wings for Autism®) is an airport rehearsal program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. It is designed to help alleviate the stress that families who have a child with intellectual/developmental disabilities experience when flying. The event, sponsored by The Arc Dane County and The Arcs of Green and […]
“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 […]
We are happy to announce that Attorney Mark Johnson was elected President-Elect of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Attorney Johnson has practiced in the area of elder law for over 10 years and has been a NAELA member since 2012. NAELA seeks to serve the legal needs of […]
May is National Elder Law Month, as designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which seeks to serve the legal needs of older adults, people with special needs, and their families. May is also recognized as Older Americans Month and Aging Advocacy Day is on May 16. Through legal services and education, […]
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 […]
