Attorney Mark T. Johnson and law student Kendall Karon authored “Who’s Next When the Patient Can’t Consent?”, published in the Winter 2022 issue of the Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting. The article describes various decision-making options in providing informed consent for a patient with diminished or no capacity. Attorney Johnson is a partner at Johnson […]
In observance of Special Needs Law Month, the attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC remind our clients, professional colleagues, and the public that we provide individuals and their loved ones comprehensive special needs planning. First, we are a firm with exceptional expertise in special needs planning and elder law. Both Attorney Mark T. Johnson […]
Johnson Teigen, LLC announces that Attorney Meghan M. Teigen has been selected as a member of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA). Membership in the SNA is selective and by invitation only. Attorney Teigen is one of just five SNA member attorneys in Wisconsin–two of which are attorneys with Johnson Teigen. The Special Needs Alliance is […]
Johnson Teigen, LLC offers clients and professional colleagues advice, services, and resources related to helping individuals with disabilities and their families. Here is a sampling of the services we offer: Develop comprehensive estate plans for our clients that incorporate the unique needs of their loved ones with a disability Prepare special needs trusts to suit […]
October is National Special Needs Law Month. The attorneys and staff of Johnson Teigen, LLC provide individuals and their loved ones with comprehensive special needs planning. Furthermore, Johnson Teigen attorneys participate in local and state-wide events and organizations. Attorney Mark Johnson recently co-presented “Estate Planning Under the SECURE Act, Including Special Needs Trusts” at a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On May 14, Attorney Meghan Teigen will present “Empowering Financial Independence” at the Goodman Community Center in Madison. Attorney Teigen and Wipfli Financial’s Ryan McGuire will examine how public benefits, special needs trusts, and ABLE accounts function separately and together to help you better plan for your family and individuals with unique planning needs. This […]
Christenson Johnson, LLC announces that Attorney Mark T. Johnson has been selected as a member of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA). Membership to SNA is selective and by invitation only. Attorney Johnson is one of just four SNA members in Wisconsin – two of which are attorneys with Christenson Johnson. The Special Needs Alliance is […]
