Should a Trust be a Beneficiary of My IRA?
It’s generally a bad idea to name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA.
Ethan Huizenga
March 10, 2021
Why Use a Living Trust in Estate Planning?
I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
Ethan Huizenga
March 4, 2021
Estate Plan Concerns under Biden
Now that there is a Democratic majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives, estate and gift tax law changes are expected to occur in 2021 or 2022.
Ethan Huizenga
March 2, 2021
When Does a Power of Attorney Fail?
Every estate plan should have a power of attorney, in which you give one or more people authority to act as agents on your behalf when you aren’t able to.
Ethan Huizenga
February 26, 2021
Why Is a Trust Smart for Farmers?
Depending on your family situation and the value of your estate, forming a trust can be an important addition to your farm transition plan.
Ethan Huizenga
February 10, 2021
Power of Attorney vs Guardianship
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
Ethan Huizenga
February 9, 2021
4 Types of Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney come in different forms, each suited for a specific purpose. They serve as useful tools in any estate-planning effort.
Ethan Huizenga
February 1, 2021
Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
Ethan Huizenga
January 28, 2021
How Does a Trust Work for a Farm Family?
The trust is a very useful and flexible tool for estate planning, yet it is probably the most underused estate management technique. A trust is an artificial entity, something like a corporation, created by a document or instrument.
Ethan Huizenga
January 26, 2021
Can Mom Live in the Backyard with an ADU?
A tiny home in retirement could be a more-affordable way to downsize and still be close to family.
Ethan Huizenga
January 25, 2021