Do You Need a Revocable or an Irrevocable Trust?
There are two main kinds of trusts: revocable and irrevocable.
Ethan Huizenga April 12, 2022
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How Do I Spot Elder Abuse?
Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.
Ethan Huizenga August 3, 2021
What is Medicaid Estate Recovery?
If you’re helping an aging parent navigate Medicaid because they don’t have long-term care insurance or you think you’ll need it yourself someday, it’s important to understand how the program works.
Ethan Huizenga March 16, 2021
5 Immediate Steps After a Loved One Dies
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.
Ethan Huizenga November 21, 2020
When Do We Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively, to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
Ethan Huizenga October 22, 2020
How Do I Find the Elder Law Attorney for Me?
Finding and elder law attorney is as easy as googling, “elder law attorney near me.” Anyone can find an elderly law attorney but finding the right one is where things get a tad difficult. If you want your elder law case to be in the right hands, then you might have to do a bit of digging.
Ethan Huizenga September 23, 2020
How Do I Keep Assets from the Nursing Home?
Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities).
Ethan Huizenga September 7, 2020
Does Apathy Predict Dementia?
Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
Ethan Huizenga August 13, 2020
3 Ways to Fight Dementia
Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
Ethan Huizenga July 28, 2020
Should Medicare Continue Telehealth Access?
President Trump’s top Medicare official said Tuesday that expanded access to telemedicine should continue after the coronavirus pandemic recedes and that officials are examining ways to act without waiting for legislation from Congress.
Ethan Huizenga July 7, 2020
