Is Assisted Living or Memory Care a Better Choice?
Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.
Ethan Huizenga
October 8, 2021
How are Seniors Fighting Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
Older adults have been hit hard. 95% of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S. involved a patient who was at least 50 years old, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adults are also more likely to suffer from the virus’s lasting effects, commonly known as long COVID.
Ethan Huizenga
October 7, 2021
What are Responsibilities of Trustees and Executors?
A trustee is a fiduciary which, essentially, is a person that owes a legal, ethical and, perhaps, moral obligation to act in the interest of another.
Ethan Huizenga
October 6, 2021
How to Keep the Vacation Home in the Family
Vacation property can become a family legacy. Keeping your cabin, fishing lodge, hunting property or other special assets separate for future generations is often a special goal for a family.
Ethan Huizenga
October 5, 2021
How Do I Sell a Home in an Irrevocable Trust?
I’m a trustee selling a home in irrevocable trust for a parent who died. There are two beneficiaries who will get the sale proceeds with a stepped-up basis. I’m filing Form 1041 but do I still have to file a Form 1040 to report anything for the beneficiaries?
Ethan Huizenga
October 4, 2021
Why are the Elderly Making a Switch in Medicare Coverage?
A government report reveals a troubling pattern among Medicare enrollees in their last year of life.
Ethan Huizenga
October 2, 2021
Key Dates for Planning Retirement
Each type of retirement benefit has a different eligibility age. Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from Social Security and what you need to do to avoid retirement account penalties.
Ethan Huizenga
October 1, 2021
What Should Women Know about Long-Term Care?
Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.
Ethan Huizenga
October 1, 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
How Important Is a Power of Attorney?
With a Power of Attorney, you designate which individuals are in control of your assets and who can take care of your affairs, if you are unable to do so.
Ethan Huizenga
September 29, 2021
