Why Use a Living Trust in Estate Planning?
I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
Ethan Huizenga
March 4, 2021
When do I become a Senior Citizen?
There is no clearly defined age when you become a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they retire from the workplace, sign up for Social Security or begin to spend their retirement savings, but others aren’t ready to call themselves a senior citizen yet.
Ethan Huizenga
March 3, 2021
Estate Plan Concerns under Biden
Now that there is a Democratic majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives, estate and gift tax law changes are expected to occur in 2021 or 2022.
Ethan Huizenga
March 2, 2021
Should I worry about Medicaid estate recovery?
Medicare is designed to help pay for healthcare costs for seniors once they turn 65. While it covers a number of healthcare expenses, it doesn’t apply to costs associated with long-term care in a nursing home.
Ethan Huizenga
March 1, 2021
When Does a Power of Attorney Fail?
Every estate plan should have a power of attorney, in which you give one or more people authority to act as agents on your behalf when you aren’t able to.
Ethan Huizenga
February 26, 2021
Are Farmers at Higher Risk of Dementia?
Those who held long-term jobs in agriculture, forestry and fishery had a 46% greater chance of having dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
February 25, 2021
How Is Tony Bennett Doing with Alzheimer’s?
Tony Bennett has revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s Disease for the last four years.
Ethan Huizenga
February 24, 2021
What Is a Conservator?
When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
Ethan Huizenga
February 19, 2021
Veteran’s caregivers eligible for vaccine
Tens of thousands of caregivers providing critical medical support to disabled veterans will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine doses soon under a new policy announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs this week.
Ethan Huizenga
February 17, 2021
How to: Advocate for Elderly Parents
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
Ethan Huizenga
February 12, 2021
