What Does a Last Will and Testament Do?
A last will and testament is essential for every adult. It establishes one’s wishes for distributing their property, whether real or personal, after death.
Ethan Huizenga January 13, 2023
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What Do Your Kids Want to Inherit?
While it might seem too soon to think about this uncomfortable topic, it’s still something that needs to be carefully planned to make everyone’s life a little easier as they handle the grief of losing a loved one.
Ethan Huizenga December 1, 2022
Estate Planning Tips for Solo Seniors
So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.
Ethan Huizenga August 9, 2022
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
Ethan Huizenga February 4, 2022
What’s the Difference between Probate Assets and Non-Probate Assets?
Non-probate assets are those assets which do not go into an estate when the owner dies.
Ethan Huizenga February 2, 2022
Is It Necessary to have a Medical Power of Attorney?
Selecting medical powers of attorney is an important step that aging parents should take to ensure they get the care they wan,t if they are unable to advocate for themselves.
Ethan Huizenga January 24, 2022
How to Protect an Estate from a Rotten Son-in-Law
Whatever the reason, whether your life is a bed of roses or a getting-worse-nightmare, there are things you can do now to insure what you leave will go to who you want. And when. And in what portion or portions.
Ethan Huizenga October 18, 2021
Checklist for Estate Plan’s Success
Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
Ethan Huizenga September 30, 2021
What are the Basics of a Successful Estate Plan?
An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets, but it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense–as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
Ethan Huizenga August 27, 2021
