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WELCOME TO The Law Offices of CHRISTENSON and ALLEX
Christenson and Allex, LLC is built on extensive experience in Estate Planning, Nonprofit Law, and Small Business Planning. Your opinions and ideas are important to us. Our mission includes providing accessible services in a professional comfortable environment. We are flexible and take the time to communicate about your plans.

For more information on any of the following events, please visit our Events Page.
"Yours, Mine and Ours: Estate Planning for Your Lifetime and Your Legacy"
Thursday, August 12th at 11:00am
The Gef 1 Building located at 201 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI
This seminiar is specifically for employees of the Department of Workforce Development.

"Advanced Directives: The Best Way to Make Your Own Choices"
Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30pm
The Fitchburg Senior Center located at 5510 East Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI
This seminiar is open to the Public.

Wednesday, October 13th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Club located at 2300 US Highway 51, Stoughton, WI
This expo is open to the Public.

Thursday, October 14th at 4:00pm
Emil Street Training Center located at 1600 Emil Street, Madison, WI
This seminiar is specifically for employees of the City of Madison.

Visit our Events Page to view the list of upcoming Madison Civics Club Speakers for their 2010-2011 Luncheon Series "Living in Community: The Connections We Share "

Visit our Events Page to view pictures from previous events, such as the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and the Jodi Lou Lung Cancer Run/Walk.

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05.06.2009 "THE POTENTIAL POWER OF AN 'INDIVIDUALIZED' DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY" Attorney Iris M. Christenson Published in the April 2009 Senior Lawyers Newsletter The Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) deserves more attention and perhaps should be elevated to the same level of importance we reserve for a person's Will or Trust. This "minor" document can have a major impact since it might be the sole means of protecting your assets from long term care costs. If the document is tailored to your unique situation and conforms to the changes in the Medicaid regulations your estate planning goals can be achieved, even if you lack capacity to handle your financial affairs.

If my spouse is receiving Medicaid benefits to cover long term care costs, can I change my Will or beneficiary forms?

Yes. After your spouse is found eligible for Medicaid benefits to cover long term care services, you should be able to change your Will or beneficiary forms. Be careful! You will need to create or amend a Marital Property Agreement to classify your assets, if you plan to leave some or all of your assets to people other than your spouse. If your spouse is unable to sign the new document, an agent under your spouse's Durable Power of Attorney may have the power to sign on behalf of your spouse. If not, the Court could authorize creation or amendment of a Marital Property Agreement in response to a special Guardianship Petition.

I am starting a new business and would like some advice as to where to start.

One of the first questions that you should answer is what kind of legal form your business is going to take. The legal form of your business will affect how much you pay in taxes, who can invest in your business, and whether your personal finances will be at risk. Some of the legal forms that you could use include: sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. As you can imagine, each form has its advantages and disadvantages.