“Team Christenson Johnson Goes the Distance” is the team of attorneys, family, and friends led by team captain Iris Christenson in the 2016 annual Madison Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk, on October 2 at Madison Memorial High School, raises awareness and funds to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, which currently affects […]
Attorney Barbara S. Hughes was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (R) 2017 in the areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Best Lawyers also named Attorney Hughes as Madison Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year” for 2017. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on exhaustive peer-review evaluation, […]
Beginning June 1, 2016, qualified individuals around the country can establish an account with the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program. An ABLE account is a new option for assisting individuals with disabilities gain and maintain financial and personal autonomy and independence. Here are a few of the requirements for an ABLE account: The […]
The Alzheimer’s Association observes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The attorneys and staff of Christenson Johnson, LLC are building awareness with clients and the community in several ways. Several attorneys and staff from Christenson Johnson, along with clients and others who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, participate in the local Alzheimer’s Association’s “Reason […]
Attorneys Iris M. Christenson and Mark T. Johnson are excited to announce that Attorney Barbara S. Hughes has joined Christenson Johnson, LLC as an of counsel attorney. Attorney Hughes brings a wealth of experience in the areas of special needs planning, elder law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration to the firm’s practice in […]
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. Through legal services and education, the attorneys at Christenson Johnson, LLC join with other NAELA members around the country to promote […]
On April 8, 2016, Attorney Mark Johnson will present at the Verona Senior Center, beginning at 10 a.m. The seminar, entitled, “How to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs,” will cover recent changes in Medicaid laws, options for paying for long-term care, and strategies to protect assets for individuals and their families.
There are a number of items to consider when you prepare your Will. Here are some common mistakes you should be careful to avoid: 1. Not including your entire estate—If you only list certain assets to go to certain people, you may overlook some assets or not include property you acquire in the future. Be […]
