How Does My Inherited IRA Fit into Estate Planning?
Most people don’t know the first thing about the Secure Act and yet it has great impact on their retirement planning.
Ethan Huizenga
June 15, 2022
Should I have a Revocable Living Trust in my Estate Plan?
A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries. It can also significantly reduce the headaches of probate. However, while some assets belong in a trust, others cannot (or should not) go into one.
Ethan Huizenga
June 10, 2022
Is Putting a Home in Trust a Good Estate Planning Move?
Homes are illiquid assets that produce no income and come with ongoing costs for upkeep. Those issues can cause some snags with your trust.
Ethan Huizenga
June 9, 2022
My Children Really Don’t Want My Stuff?
Your grown children will not agree to be the recipients of your downsizing, if it means their upsizing.
Ethan Huizenga
May 27, 2022
What Can I Do Instead of a Stretch IRA?
Leaving behind a huge tax bill for your heirs with the stretch IRA scuttled? Here are some ways around it as lawmakers consider an updated SECURE Act.
Ethan Huizenga
April 13, 2022
Do You Need a Revocable or an Irrevocable Trust?
There are two main kinds of trusts: revocable and irrevocable.
Ethan Huizenga
April 12, 2022
What Can a Trust Do for Me and My Family?
Trusts are often associated with the rich, but the uber-wealthy are not the only people who can benefit from using trusts. There is no minimum asset level or net worth required to set up a trust, and you can put any amount of money into a trust.
Ethan Huizenga
March 29, 2022
Are Millennials Estate Planning?
As the coronavirus pandemic increased anxiety and upended many lives, it led U.S. millennials to get more serious about end-of-life planning.
Ethan Huizenga
March 22, 2022
Should I Place My Home in a Trust?
Part of being a responsible homeowner is having a proper estate plan in place. After all, considering the home is generally the largest asset most people own, it’s prudent to ensure this asset is passed to the people you wish to leave it to.
Ethan Huizenga
February 25, 2022
Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
These are among the things an estate attorney can help you with planning. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you have one by your side, if you’re leaving an inheritance behind.
Ethan Huizenga
January 28, 2022