What’s a Medicaid Annuity?
It’s not uncommon for older couples to reach a point when nursing home care is needed for one spouse — and the cost isn’t something they were prepared for.
Ethan Huizenga
March 10, 2022
What is the Difference between Conservatorship and Guardianship?
The term ‘conservatorship’ was suddenly all over the news this year because of singer Britney Spears. However, whether you’ve been reading up on the topic because of current events or you’ve been trying to understand it for personal reasons, the legal jargon can be confusing.
Ethan Huizenga
March 9, 2022
What Foods are Bad for Joints as Aging Occurs?
You can’t do much to slow the march of time, but there are plenty of lifestyle changes you can make to show your joints a little love.
Ethan Huizenga
March 8, 2022
What are the Stages of Huntington’s Disease?
With Huntington’s disease, there are three different stages of the disease — early, middle and end stages — all of which come with different symptoms and care needs.
Ethan Huizenga
March 7, 2022
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
Ethan Huizenga
March 4, 2022
How are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Different?
A better understanding of dementia will help you (or a loved one) get the right diagnosis and treatment.
Ethan Huizenga
March 3, 2022
What’s a QTIP Trust?
Creating a trust as part of an estate plan can help protect assets and ensure your financial legacy is preserved. If you’re married, you may consider establishing a QTIP trust, which is short for qualified terminable interest property trust.
Ethan Huizenga
March 2, 2022
What’s ‘Brain Fog’?
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ethan Huizenga
March 1, 2022
What Should I Know about Caring for a Loved One with Huntington’s Disease?
A family member has just been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. You’re the primary caregiver. It can be an overwhelming time full of changes and transitions for both you as the caregiver and for the person diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.
Ethan Huizenga
February 28, 2022
What Is the HEMS Standard?
The ‘HEMS’ (health, education, maintenance, support) standard in estate planning is used to guide trustees in how/when they should release funds to a beneficiary.
Ethan Huizenga
February 25, 2022
