What’s the Best Way to Mess Up Estate Plan?
Here are the top five mistakes people make that upend their planning.
Ethan Huizenga
January 11, 2022
Does Lack of Clutter Help with Dementia?
A clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
Ethan Huizenga
January 10, 2022
How Do I Handle Mom’s Healthcare Needs as She Ages?
If you’re a caregiver for a loved one, you have a lot on your plate. However, one of the most difficult tasks — especially if they have any health conditions — may be figuring out how best to communicate with their medical team.
Ethan Huizenga
January 7, 2022
How Do I Prepare a Digital Estate Plan?
However, in a world where more and more of our personal information is stored online, it’s also imperative to make a digital estate plan, so your loved ones can access your digital property.
Ethan Huizenga
January 4, 2022
Will I Be Ready for Long-Term Care?
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today’s round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can’t take care of myself anymore?’
Ethan Huizenga
January 3, 2022
What are Some Sure Signs of Dementia?
It can be scary, to not trust your own mind. That is the betrayal sufferers of dementia feel every day—and there are many of them. “Of those at least 65 years of age, there” are “projected to be nearly 14 million by 2060,” says the CDC.
Ethan Huizenga
December 31, 2021
How to Protect Assets from Medicaid Spend Down?
Several types of special income trusts and other strategies can be helpful when trying to protect your family’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care.
Ethan Huizenga
December 30, 2021
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
When Should I Consult with an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
Ethan Huizenga
December 28, 2021
Do Missing Teeth Warn of Dementia?
Each lost tooth was linked to a 1.4% increase in the risk of cognitive impairment and a 1.1% increase in the risk of dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
December 27, 2021