Is Your Incapacity Plan in Place?
You may lose the ability to manage your own affairs as you grow older. Therefore, it’s necessary to have an incapacity plan in place.
Ethan Huizenga
May 16, 2022
Is Succession Planning Necessary for Family Business Entities?
While 88% of business owners believe their family will control their business in five years, statistics from Family Business Institute show that only 33% of businesses survive to transfer to the next generation, and only 10-15% continue to the third generation.
Ethan Huizenga
May 9, 2022
Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga
March 28, 2022
How to Approach Parents about Estate Planning
If you have a parent over the age of, say, 65, thoughts about their future may have started to creep into your mind. However, because end-of-life planning can be emotional and overwhelming, it’s tempting to put these conversations off—and even more pleasing to avoid them altogether.
Ethan Huizenga
December 29, 2021
Talk to Parents about Estate Planning without Making It Awkward
Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to have. You might not want to think about the day they are no longer here, or even consider that they might experience a decline in health that severely limits their ability to think clearly or communicate with you.
Ethan Huizenga
December 7, 2021
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
If your life changes, so should your estate plan. Marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, a birth and a changing relationship with a child are just some of the life changes that may affect your estate plan.
Ethan Huizenga
November 23, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Estate Planning Protections
The ongoing pandemic has made everyone have to face some unpleasant realities, including the idea that one day we won’t be here anymore. Do you know how to make sure that your affairs are in order for your loved ones?
Ethan Huizenga
June 17, 2020
3 Ways to Plan for Incapacity
As part of your financial and estate planning, you should make arrangements for your care, in case you become incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga
June 7, 2020
Protecting Digital Assets In Estate Plans
The proliferation of digital footprints in our online communities raise demand for consumer tools and options for dealing with digital assets upon incapacity and death.
Ethan Huizenga
May 18, 2020
Guardianship Verses Power of Attorney
With all the media buzz about guardians stealing money from those whom they are meant to protect and overall financial abuse issues involving seniors, it’s a good moment to revisit how surrogate decision-making works.
Ethan Huizenga
March 30, 2020
