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
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Why Is a Trust Smart for Farmers?
Depending on your family situation and the value of your estate, forming a trust can be an important addition to your farm transition plan.
Ethan Huizenga February 10, 2021
Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
Ethan Huizenga January 28, 2021
Estate Planning Is Best When Personalized
When something is tailored to one’s needs, everything can go smoother.
Ethan Huizenga January 18, 2021
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
Estate Planning Roles: Executor, Trustee, 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
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
