Planning for Long Term Care Is Important
What types of decisions have you and your loved ones made, or avoided making, about planning for the years ahead?
Ethan Huizenga October 18, 2022
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The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Living
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
Ethan Huizenga October 12, 2022
Can I Retire in a Bear Market?
It is a longtime investor’s worst fear: retiring into a bear market. A downturn in stocks can be a blessing in disguise when you are still working and saving for retirement, because you are able to buy shares ‘on sale.’
Ethan Huizenga October 11, 2022
Is Hypothyroidism Linked to Dementia?
Seniors with hypothyroidism may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Ethan Huizenga October 10, 2022
There are Less Restrictive Alternatives than Guardianship
Although laws vary from state to state, every state requires that less restrictive alternatives be considered before invoking a guardianship. These might include such vehicles as limited guardianships, powers of attorney or assisted decision-making agreements.
Ethan Huizenga October 7, 2022
Who Pays the Bills when Medicare Runs Out?
No one planned that Mom or Dad would have to end up long term in a nursing home and they can’t afford the cost after Medicare payments run out.
Ethan Huizenga October 7, 2022
Can Unequal Inheritances Be Fair?
The important thing to acknowledge is that the emotions behind the reasons are not trivial, but are important and should not be dismissed or minimized.
Ethan Huizenga October 6, 2022
When Will Hearing Aids Be OTC (Over the Counter)?
On Aug. 16, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule establishing a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids category.
Ethan Huizenga October 5, 2022
What Does a Living Will Do for Me?
A living will is a legal document expressing your wishes on receiving or declining medical care or life-sustaining treatments should you become terminally ill or injured and unable to communicate those decisions for yourself.
Ethan Huizenga October 4, 2022
What If Estate Is Beneficiary of an IRA?
It may sound like it makes sense, and it might be easier than picking a person (or two) to name, however there are some serious downsides to naming your estate as the beneficiary for your IRA.
Ethan Huizenga September 30, 2022
