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3 Essential Health Care Planning Documents
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
When people think of “estate planning,” they often consider only what will happen with their assets upon death and, if they have minor children, who will care for them. However, death planning is only one piece of the estate planning puzzle. A comprehensive estate plan should include not only a will or living trust, but
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Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy of Horn & Johnsen SC Celebrates 10 Years as an Attorney
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Madison, Wisconsin, March 29, 2019: Horn & Johnsen SC is pleased to announce Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy’s celebration of 10 years of practicing law. Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy is Shareholder and Co-Founder of Horn & Johnsen SC. The Wisconsin-based estate planning firm works with clients on a variety of issues to help them confidently and securely plan
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Living Trust vs. Will: What You Need To Know
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
You’ve probably heard the terms living will and trust used interchangeably. Although both a will and a living trust are important estate planning documents, they are actually very different. If you are new to the process of planning for your estate, it’s important understand how living trusts and wills are used. Basic Definitions This document
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What Is a Pour-Over Will?
Thursday, 10 January 2019
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
Monday, 19 November 2018
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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4 Common Myths About Estate Planning
Monday, 08 October 2018
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
Saturday, 15 September 2018
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
Monday, 06 August 2018
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 Guardianship
Thursday, 12 July 2018
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 and they are
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John Horn, Esq. Named to Prestigious 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys List
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
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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Humor and kindness, and understanding. Although planning for this stage of life can feel very stressful, John made this, a wonderful experience.
Working with Mr. Horn has been an extremely positive experience for both my business and personal life.
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.
John did such a great job on our living trust!”
We were so grateful to John for all of his help! He gave such clear & concise answers to some very confusing questions.
Dera, you and Kayleigh did a marvelous job on our Living Trust and related documents. I am very pleased and continue to be very impressed with you and your staff. I will certainly recommend everyone I can to you for the legal services in which you specialize.
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.
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!