The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has appointed Mark T. Johnson to serve on its national Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2022. NAELA members work with the legal issues of older adults and people with disabilities. Mark served as the Wisconsin NAELA chapter president in 2019-2020, guiding WINAELA […]
Financial exploitation comes in many forms–scams, abuse of trust, even outright stealing. Prevention is often easier than addressing exploitation after it happens, so we promote awareness and advance planning whenever possible. Johnson Teigen joins the Federal Trade Commission in observing March 6-12 as National Consumer Protection Week, to provide suggestions and resources for understanding consumer […]
The attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC wish you all the best for the holidays and 2022! We value our relationships with our clients and professional colleagues, and we look forward to working with you in the new year. New Year’s resolutions are easily made and easily broken. This year, consider something manageable, with […]
The 2022 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” has named Johnson Teigen, LLC as a best law firm in two categories for the Madison area. We are named a Tier 1 firm for Elder Law and a Tier 2 firm for Trusts and Estates Law. We thank our professional colleagues […]
The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes Attorneys Meghan M. Teigen and Mark T. Johnson as outstanding attorneys in Elder Law. The attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC appreciate the Best Lawyers recognition from our peers. We look forward to providing high-quality legal services to our clients in estate planning, elder […]
Attorneys Mark T. Johnson and Meghan M. Teigen are pleased to announce that Attorney Roy W. Froemming has joined Johnson Teigen, LLC as an of counsel attorney. Attorney Froemming joins the firm with extensive experience in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning, guardianship, and elder law. Attorney Froemming is active in local and […]
Attorney Meghan Teigen has been named a 2021 Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Rising Stars is a prestigious distinction that only the top 2.5% of attorneys receive. Meghan focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, and probate and trust administration. Furthermore, she is active […]
At the 2021 annual meeting of the Wisconsin Chapter of NAELA, the chapter president awarded Attorney Mark Johnson the 2021 Chapter Member of the Year Award. Chapter President, Heather Poster, commented, “Mark’s time and talents were invaluable to the Board, especially in his role as President in the early days of the pandemic and also […]
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has awarded the 2021 Powley Elder Law Award for community service to Attorney Barbara S. Hughes. Attorney Hughes retired from Johnson Teigen, LLC in June 2020, and continues to consult with the firm and to serve in various roles in the legal and charitable community. NAELA presents […]
An individual who is disabled and who has a minimal work record may receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration. Because of the modest monthly benefit and strict rules regarding SSI, careful planning for other financial support, whether from individuals or a trust, is essential in preserving and maximizing a recipient’s SSI. […]
