Safety of our clients, colleagues, and community are of utmost importance to us. We understand your worry about COVID-19. Even though law firms are essential businesses under state and county restrictions, we must still observe precautions to minimize contact with others, such as working remotely and using technology in place of face-to-face meetings. Therefore, we […]
In a recent article of The Voice, Attorney Kristen M. Lewis writes about “Special Needs Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs: Top 10 Action Steps.” Highlights of her action points include: Do not disinherit the beneficiary with special needs. Know the types of government benefits available to the beneficiary. Know the difference between a […]
Johnson Teigen attorneys, Meghan M. Teigen and Mark T. Johnson recently wrote articles for two leading magazines for attorneys. The attorneys of Johnson Teigen, LLC are active in writing and presenting for general and professional audiences on topics of elder law, special needs law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. NAELA News published “Seven […]
Because of recent changes in federal law related to retirement accounts, now is a good time to revisit your estate plan and retirement accounts with your attorney and financial advisor. The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) took effect January 1, 2020. The new law changes withdrawal timing for inherited retirement accounts […]
The attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC, Attorneys at Law, wish you a very happy holiday season and a prosperous new year! Thanks to our clients for your business and confidence in us in 2019. Furthermore, we are humbled and honored by the confidence our professional colleague have in us, which helped us earn […]
Recently the attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC renewed their training as a dementia-friendly business. The training included learning about communicating with and working with individuals who have dementia. Also, we learned techniques to best assist those with dementia with professional transactions. In addition, Johnson Teigen offers two guides for legal and financial decisions. […]
In observance of National Special Needs Law Month in October, Johnson Teigen attorneys and staff were engaged in several local and national events. On October 9, Attorney Meghan Teigen presented to LOV Dane about planning for financial independence with ABLE accounts and special needs trusts. The Wings for All® event (an airport rehearsal program for […]
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes Attorneys Barbara S. Hughes and Mark T. Johnson for their high caliber work in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. The attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC appreciate the confidence our peers place in us with this recognition. We look forward to continuing to […]
We are happy to announce that Attorney Meghan M. Teigen was selected as a Board Member of The Arc-Dane County. The Arc-Dane County works to advance the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by advocating for educational, employment, residential, and social opportunities for individuals and their families. The attorneys of Johnson Teigen are […]
Attorneys Mark T. Johnson and Meghan M. Teigen are excited to announce that Attorney Michael A. Fioretti has joined Johnson Teigen, LLC as an associate attorney. He practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, special needs planning, and real estate. Attorney Fioretti received his B.A. in English from the […]
