Estate Planning and the Troubled Child
Every family has one–or maybe more–black sheep. They’re people who march to their own drum and handing them an inheritance could be problematic.
Ethan Huizenga
January 8, 2021
What to Tell the Children about My Estate Plan
Even those with thorough estate plans might have neglected to discuss details with potential heirs.
Ethan Huizenga
January 6, 2021
How to: Organize Digital Assets
You must now make sure that your loved ones have access to your digital assets should you die.
Ethan Huizenga
January 4, 2021
Estate Planning Roles: Executor, rustee, agent
Has a family member or close friend asked you to serve as their executor, trustee or power of attorney? If you accepted the responsibility, do you know what this entails? Have you been given a copy of the documents you were named under? Do you know when you would begin serving in these roles? These are all important questions to ask or consider.
Ethan Huizenga
December 22, 2020
What are the Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes?
Taking a few simple steps now can potentially help save your beneficiaries thousands in legal fees and taxes.
Ethan Huizenga
December 21, 2020
How Probate affects Real Estate Transactions
Is it better to transfer the title of the home to us, or to leave it as it is given her age and go through probate?
Ethan Huizenga
December 14, 2020
5 Immediate Steps After a Loved One Dies
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.
Ethan Huizenga
November 21, 2020
Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is estimated that by 2040, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive disorders is expected to double to close to 12 million due to the aging population, according to a recent study by RBC Wealth Management and Aon.
Ethan Huizenga
November 16, 2020
What’s the Best Way to Do a Intrafamily Loan?
As parents, we often want to help our adult children who need a financial boost. Many times, this assistance comes in the form of a loan.
Ethan Huizenga
November 12, 2020
How to Ask Parents about Estate Planning?
Do you expect your parents to leave you a financial legacy? Nearly half of working-age Americans assume that they will receive an inheritance that will support them later in life, according to a survey by financial services company HSBC. Perhaps the bigger question, though, is how to even approach this topic with your parents.
Ethan Huizenga
November 9, 2020
