When Should I Consult with an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
Ethan Huizenga
December 28, 2021
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
Ethan Huizenga
November 16, 2021
Where Do You Score on Estate Planning Checklist?
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
November 5, 2021
Choose Wisely and Protect Yourself When Naming a Power of Attorney
Children may have moved away or lost touch. Old contacts may have died or become disabled. You cannot trust everyone and criminal cases based on misuse of a power of attorney do exist.
Ethan Huizenga
October 21, 2021
What Is a Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal action where the court deems an adult an incapacitated person and appoints someone, the guardian, to make decisions about the care and finances of the individual.
Ethan Huizenga
October 20, 2021
What’s the Difference between a Conservatorship and a Guardianship?
The conservator is court appointed and may be responsible for financial decisions, such as retirement planning, the purchase or sale of property and the movement of any other financial assets.
Ethan Huizenga
October 14, 2021
What Should I Know about Powers of Attorney?
Many people have signed at least one power of attorney in their life. A power of attorney, which names a trusted family member, friend or advisor as your “attorney-in-fact” to control your assets, is meant to be used, if you are incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga
October 12, 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
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
12 Times You Should Update Your Will
It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely “why” you are updating your will, but “when” you are updating that can make all the difference. Acting too late (or too early) may mean your changes are no longer appropriate or even immediately invalidated.
Ethan Huizenga
September 10, 2020