What Is a Pour-Over Will?

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Many people assume a living trust is all they need to pass on their assets to beneficiaries upon their death. However, unless every asset is documented in the trust, this can be a difficult and long process. A pour-over will can help your estate planning be complete. Pour-Over Will Basics To begin with, a pour-over
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John Horn and Dera Johnsen-Tracy Published in AAII Journal

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Madison, Wisconsin, November 17, 2018: John Horn and Dera Johnsen-Tracy published an article, “Using Beneficiary-Directed Trusts to Protect Your Heirs,” in the October issue of the AAII Journal, the official publication of the American Institute of Individual Investors (AAII). In their article, John and Dera summarize how beneficiary-directed trusts can be used in estate planning,
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H&J Private Event: Medicare Options, What You Should Know

Join us for a discussion with April Wahl, Local Insurance Specialist with Midwest Financial Group about Medicare and the various Medicare health plans available. April will discuss Senior Insurance options including Medicare Advantage Plans, Supplemental or Medigap Plans, Drug Coverage and clarify enrollment periods. Space is limited and preregistration is required. When Wednesday, October 24,
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4 Common Myths About Estate Planning

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An estate plan can be complicated, and there are many myths surrounding the process. From probate to guardianship to simple wills and trusts, there are many aspects of planning that should be reviewed by an attorney. Planning is important for every single individual who wants to see their assets and wealth passed down in the
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Best Ways to Avoid Probate

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When an estate must go through the probate court, the process can be long and expensive, sometimes taking years to resolve. The longer the process takes, the more it costs, and the heirs are left with less of the estate in the long run. To avoid these problems, most individuals and probate attorneys do what
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Finding the Right Probate Lawyer

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If you are interested in setting up a plan for your estate if you were to become incapacitated or pass away suddenly, the best way to do that is with the help of a qualified, experienced probate lawyer. Finding a good lawyer can be like searching for a needle in a haystack, so we have
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Conservatorships and Adult Guardianships

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As an adult, it is assumed that you can care for yourself and make decisions regarding your estate and your welfare. However, times arise when a person is unable to care for themselves and at that point, a court-appointed decision maker may step in. These people are known as conservators or guardians. When a Decision
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John Horn, Esq. Named to Prestigious 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys List

Madison, Wisconsin, May 28, 2018: Horn & Johnsen SC Estate Planning Center of Wisconsin is proud to announce that John Horn, Esq., shareholder and co-founder, has been recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC) as an AIOLC 2018 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Wisconsin. AIOLC is an impartial third-party attorney rating organization
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H&J Private Event: What is a Daily Money Manager? – 5/22/2018

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Daily Money Managers help seniors with bill paying, opening and sorting mail, reviewing financial statements and organizing important medical and financial paperwork. Join us for a discussion with Barbara Boustead of Mary’s Daughter LLC and Judy Fowler of Personal Money Management, LLC about how a DMM can help you or a loved one! Preregistration is
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WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel’s Symposium – 07/31/2018

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Attorneys John Horn and Dera Johnsen-Tracy are proud members of WealthCounsel, LLC, a highly respected national consortium of estate planning attorneys. John and Dera have been invited to present as faculty at the WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel’s national Symposium 2018 in San Diego, California! For more information, visit https://wealthcounsel.swoogo.com/symposium2018/. For tickets visit https://wealthcounsel.swoogo.com/symposium2018/.
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