The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Some problems can be avoided by proper planning, others by good practices during the estate administration process.
Ethan Huizenga
June 24, 2022
Senior Second Marriages and Estate Planning
More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
Ethan Huizenga
June 17, 2022
How Do I Know If Dad is a Victim of Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is one of the most common, yet underreported types of abuse in the United States. Like any other form of abuse, there is often a financial component to keep elders trapped in the relationship.
Ethan Huizenga
June 16, 2022
How Does My Inherited IRA Fit into Estate Planning?
Most people don’t know the first thing about the Secure Act and yet it has great impact on their retirement planning.
Ethan Huizenga
June 15, 2022
What are the Latest Ways to Prevent Dementia?
Recent studies have investigated preventative measures for dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
June 14, 2022
How Much Sleep Should Seniors Get?
Sleeping too little or too much is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health.
Ethan Huizenga
June 13, 2022
Should I have a Revocable Living Trust in my Estate Plan?
A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries. It can also significantly reduce the headaches of probate. However, while some assets belong in a trust, others cannot (or should not) go into one.
Ethan Huizenga
June 10, 2022
Is Putting a Home in Trust a Good Estate Planning Move?
Homes are illiquid assets that produce no income and come with ongoing costs for upkeep. Those issues can cause some snags with your trust.
Ethan Huizenga
June 9, 2022
Does ‘Gray Divorce’ Fit into Estate Planning?
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
Ethan Huizenga
June 8, 2022
Should I Have a Roth IRA?
Roth individual retirement accounts allow you to pay income tax on your retirement savings upfront, so you won’t be stuck with a tax bill in retirement when you can least afford to pay it.
Ethan Huizenga
June 6, 2022