Horn & Johnsen SC is a leading estate planning center serving Madison, WI and the nearby areas. With our trusted estate planning, Madison residents can safely and confidently plan ahead for the future. Our multi practice firm offers a wide variety of different legal services which encompass all areas of future planning for yourself and your progeny.
People generally believe they are best suited to determine who should inherit their possessions. However, without a will, Wisconsin's intestacy laws govern who inherits, including real estate, bank and investment accounts, and other possessions. Many people do not realize the power and flexibility of a revocable living trust.
People generally believe they are best suited to determine who should inherit their possessions. However, without a will, Wisconsin's intestacy laws govern who inherits, including real estate, bank and investment accounts, and other possessions. Many people do not realize the power and flexibility of a revocable living trust.
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Some think that Estate Planning is only concerned with Wills and Trusts, but much more can be provided from a truly comprehensive and effective Estate Plan. Life for both yourself and your loved ones is made less stressful when consideration is given to important matters and steps put in place to deal with them.
People generally believe they are best suited to determine who should inherit their possessions. However, without a will, Wisconsin's intestacy laws govern who inherits someone's possessions, including real estate, bank and investment accounts, and other possessions. Usually, the spouse inherits everything.
Many people do not realize the power and flexibility of a revocable living trust. This is an extremely useful estate planning tool for managing assets both before and after the death of the grantor, the person who sets up the living trust. Establishing a mechanism that allows all assets to automatically flow into the trust upon the grantor's death makes it possible to avoid probate.
In this special Thanksgiving episode, John and Dera explain how to get started, and what to expect, with the estate planning process. In this special Halloween episode, John and Dera explain the benefits of a revocable living trust. There are several essential estate planning documents everyone should have in place as part of their comprehensive estate plan.
She focuses her legal practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and adult guardianship. Dera will provide an overview of estate planning, including the basic estate planning documents everyone should have in place, regardless of your age or the size of your estate, along with a brief discussion about living trusts and when they should be considered.
Reviews (14)
Lisa Yaeger
Jan 28, 2022
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I was extremely happy with the service I received from Horn and Johnsen. Dera helped me with setting up a trust. The process can feel a little overwhelming, but Dera and Julie were always very timely in answering any emails, and fully answered any questions I had. When it came time to go into the office and sign the paperwork, Dera and Julie were professional, yet relaxed and easy to work with. They made sure all my questions were answered fully, and reassured me that I could contact them for any help going forward. “That’s what we’re here for.” Said with a smile and sincerity. I highly
Erin Zimbelman
Jan 25, 2022
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Mine Ekenler
Jan 19, 2022
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It has been a pleasure working with Dera Johnsen and her team at Horn & Johnsen. She is one of the most caring, knowledgeable, and professional lawyers we have worked with. She explained everything well to someone with no law experience to make it super easy to understand. She and her team also understand the emotions involved in these decisions and do a great job talking you through it. We highly recommend!
Judy Lahmers
Sep 04, 2021
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My husband and I needed to get our estate planning done rather quickly and narrowed it down to several law firms who all had 5 star reviews. Horn & Johnsen was able to squeeze us in first. Lucky for us! They did a fantastic job! I have worked for law firms in other states, but Horn & Johnsen's thoroughness and professionalism far out did any of those. The staff was wonderful to work with, answered our questions, followed up to make sure we weren't lagging behind (thank you Sam) and in the end we were presented with a step by step guide. John Horn provided everything we needed in a concise and orderly
Sheryl Motiff
Mar 30, 2021
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Dera Johnsen-Tracy at Horn and Johnsen is brilliant and knows how to plan your estate. She provides a personal approach to estate planning (which is much more than just preparing a will) and will help you create a plan that benefits your family long after you are gone. Please call her today to allow her to bless you and your family with peace of mind!!!
Sarah West
Mar 03, 2021
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We worked with John Horn and it was a great experience. It started with a great conversation which lead to him and his team helping us create a secure and thorough will and trust. We finished by meeting with him and going over each page to make sure everything was correct and what we wanted. I consider this whole experience an investment into my children's future and peace of mind for me. Wholeheartedly recommend.
Martine Batson
Jan 24, 2021
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Working with John Horn was an excellent and reassuring experience. John was highly knowledgeable about all the components of the trust I was setting up, great at explaining the process, and did so in a friendly, caring, and professional manner. He and his staff were very responsive to my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend John Horn and Horn and Johnsen SC and will not hesitate to return in the future when needed.
Allan Caspar
Dec 31, 2020
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I highly recommend Horn & Johnsen for estate planning. I worked with Dera and her staff and it was an efficient and productive experience. My new estate plan is thorough and covers everything I was looking to accomplish. The process was professional, expedient, and educational. Dera is a true expert who makes the concepts and key elements of estate planning easy to understand. Thank you Horn & Johnsen!
Elizabeth
Nov 18, 2020
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Attorney John Horn is professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. Horn & Johnson is highly recommended and now I know why. Attorney Horn's empathy, attention to detail, knowledge base, guidance and years of experience are invaluable. Attorney Horn is remarkable in that he grasps the situation immediately and goes to work to protect me and my estate. His staff is personable, competent and professional. They all went the extra mile for me and I am very grateful. I highly recommend Horn & Johnson for estate planning.
Karen Schaser
Sep 26, 2020
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We hired John Horn to do our Estate planning. He spent an hour with us over zoom pro Bono for our first visit. He explained why one type of plan was better than the other. The whole team is professional and helpful. I like that it is a smaller firm and I felt we received personal attention in a timely manner. He told us many things that we would have never thought about! I would recommend him to anyone seeking to do this.
Alex G.
Aug 23, 2018
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Alaina G.
Feb 13, 2018
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Mary S.
Feb 05, 2018
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Don A.
Dec 07, 2017
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I have worked with Horn & Johnsen SC regarding several estates. Dera, John, and Ryan have been professional, responsive, and thorough on each occasion. It's always a pleasure working with them. They place the best interests of their clients first and foremost which is a reflection of their dedication and experience. A first-class firm!
