How Do Estate Plans and Trusts Work?
In this article, we will address two terms which some people use interchangeably, but which are very different things: living trusts and estate plans.
Ethan Huizenga July 25, 2022
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Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga March 28, 2022
Does a TOD Supersede a Trust?
Both help you pass down assets, while avoiding the time and expense of probate. However, one has much more flexibility than the other.
Ethan Huizenga January 31, 2022
Can Cryptocurrency Be Inherited?
If you’re merely dipping your toe in cryptocurrency, it can be hard to imagine your crypto as something worth talking to an estate attorney about. But that $100 in fun money could grow to a significant percentage of your total investments, sometimes overnight.
Ethan Huizenga December 23, 2021
Do You Need Power of Attorney If You Have a Joint Account?
As you know, a power of attorney (POA) allows another person, the Attorney-in-Fact (AIF), to conduct business on behalf of the principal. The POA authorizes the AIF to sign for and on behalf of the principal.
Ethan Huizenga October 11, 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
Beneficiary designation vs Will
Beneficiaries, in general, are people or entities that the holder of an account designates to receive the assets in the account, typically, in the event of the account holder’s death.
Ethan Huizenga August 17, 2021
What Is the Purpose of an Estate Plan?
You can reduce stress and expenses for yourself and your family, if you develop an estate plan that includes these important documents.
Ethan Huizenga May 18, 2021
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Trust
What are the advantages of putting assets into a trust?
Ethan Huizenga April 14, 2021
Why Would I Need a Living Trust?
Have you made any plans to distribute your assets and take care of your family, when you die or become incapacitated?
Ethan Huizenga April 6, 2021
