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2020 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

Attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy has been selected to receive the 2020 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for outstanding client reviews. Avvo is a legal website that features ratings and reviews for attorneys in every state. Its purpose is to help people get legal advice, find the right lawyer and make informed legal decisions. To see Dera’s reviews, please
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Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know

Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you
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Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19

Estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of your financial circumstances.  For example, you could be worth very little and still need someone to make health care decisions for you and manage your bank account in the event you became incapacitated.  Without proper planning, even these simple matters could require a court proceeding. Although estate
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What Estate Planning in Madison, WI, Commonly Involves for People Like You

If you want to make sure that your financial and property distributions are arranged before your death, estate planning service can help you sort out all the details. Here are some of the most common things that estate planning in Madison, WI, involves. Will Drafting or Finalizing If you haven’t yet written a will, your
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Understanding How Property Ownership Affects Your Estate Planning Goals

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Having a will or a living trust in place is a great start to a comprehensive estate plan. However, it is also important to make sure that all of your assets are titled in a manner that will ultimately accomplish estate planning objectives. The most common forms of ownership are as follows: Sole Ownership Sole
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Who to Call When You Need a Special Needs Trust Madison WI

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Once in a while, families will have a need for a special needs trust in Madison, WI. When we do, we want a law firm that can handle this request with professionalism. That is why families often turn to Horn & Johnsen, S.C. Who Are We We are a multi-practice law firm specializing in wills
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3 Reasons It’s Important to Update Your Will

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If you already have a will, you are ahead of the many Americans who have not yet taken this important estate planning step. However, making a will is not a one-time project. For this instrument to remain an effective way to distribute your property, it is vital to periodically review and update your will. An
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How will my family pay for my funeral?

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Upon the death of a loved one, one of the most immediate, pressing concerns is often how the family will pay for his or her funeral expenses. This guide is designed to address common misconceptions and to provide guidance from an estate planning attorney’s perspective. Faulty Solution: I have named my child as a payable-on-death
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What to Consider When Setting Up Trusts for Children

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Part of being a parent involves ensuring your children are secure financially when you pass away. This is the reason why it is paramount to pursue estate planning early on when your children are still minors. Many parents have discovered the benefits of trusts for children, and you may want to consider placing your assets
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I have an estate plan in place! Now what?

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According to Caring.com’s 2019 survey, 57 percent of U.S. adults do not currently have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust. If you are among the 43 percent who have created an estate plan, congratulations on taking the necessary steps to provide peace of mind for yourself and for your family. Now
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  • Humor and kindness, and understanding. Although planning for this stage of life can feel very stressful, John made this, a wonderful experience.
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  • John was very helpful and knowledgeable. The estate planning work he did for me was excellent and I would highly recommend him for similar work.
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  • We were so grateful to John for all of his help! He gave such clear & concise answers to some very confusing questions.
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  • John Horn is easy to talk to and understand. His work is thorough and his competency and knowledge are expert. We were very pleased with the estate planning process and the final result. He is an outstanding lawyer.
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  • Dera Johnsen-Tracy is an outstanding person to work with. She is very knowledgeable, and her attention to detail is amazing. She would be a great asset to anyone looking for an estate planner!
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