Johnson Legal Services, LLC

Johnson Legal Services, LLC Primary services include estate planning - Wills & Trusts, Probate, Deeds, and Notary Public services. Hours will generally be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Fridays. By appointment other days and times.

01/13/2026

Post 6: Estate Planning Is About Authority & Control

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about:
• Avoiding unnecessary court involvement
• Giving the right people legal authority
• Protecting your family from confusion and delay

For many people, a complete plan requires more than just a Will.

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01/12/2026

Post 5: A Will Doesn’t Transfer Assets by Itself

A Will explains where you want assets to go—but it does not transfer them.

Before any assets can be distributed to a named beneficiary, the court must appoint the Personal Representative, who is usually the person named in the Will, unless that person is not qualified.

This appointment can only be made by the Probate court, and starting a Probate is the way that the appointment is made.

The Personal Representative then has the authority to act on behalf of the estate; however, many rules and procedures must be followed before distributing the estate assets.

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01/09/2026

Post 4: Healthcare Decisions Require Separate Planning

A Will does not and cannot allow anyone to make healthcare decisions for you.

Only a properly executed Health Care Power of Attorney gives someone the legal authority to make medical decisions if you’re unable to do so yourself.

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01/08/2026

Post 3: A Will Doesn’t Help while You’re Alive

A Will has no legal effect during your lifetime.

If you become incapacitated and don’t have a Financial Power of Attorney, a court-ordered guardianship may be required—even if you are married.

There is no automatic authority for a spouse to act without proper legal documents.

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01/07/2026

Post 2: Wisconsin Estate Planning Tip:

A Will does not avoid probate. In fact, a Will is often the document that starts the probate process.

Avoiding probate is usually possible—but it requires understanding what causes probate and using the right planning strategies in advance.

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01/06/2026

Post 1: “I Need a Will”

I hear this almost every day—but depending on your goals, for many, a Will alone is not enough.

A Will is an important tool, but true estate planning looks at how assets pass, who can act for you, and what happens if you’re incapacitated—not just what happens after death.

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01/06/2026

I'm planning to post a few short messages that should be helpful to anyone contemplating estate planning. Please keep an eye out for them, and if you have questions or have a topic you'd like to see me post some information about, let me know.

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