When a loved one suddenly needs long-term care-perhaps after a stroke, a fall, or a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s-families are often swept into a whirlwind of difficult decisions. Among the most overwhelming challenges is...
Author: Craig Johannesmeyer
Embracing the Future with the Forever Estate Plan
November 21, 2025
As estate planning attorneys, we at Johannesmeyer & Sawyer have spent decades witnessing the significant emotional and financial challenges that can arise for families from estate plans that are not thoroughly prepared....
Long-term care can be expensive, and many families worry about how to cover costs without depleting their assets. Medicaid planning is a legal strategy designed to help individuals qualify for Medicaid benefits while...
When a loved one suddenly needs long-term care-perhaps after a stroke, a fall, or a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s-families are often swept into a whirlwind of difficult decisions. Among the most overwhelming challenges is...
Think Probate Is Just Paperwork Think Again
May 14, 2025
When a loved one passes away, families are left with more than just grief; they’re often faced with a legal process called probate. While it might sound like a simple formality, probate is anything but. It can be...