Does an Elder Orphan Need an Estate Plan?
This is big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being.
Ethan Huizenga May 9, 2022
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What are the Stages of Huntington’s Disease?
With Huntington’s disease, there are three different stages of the disease — early, middle and end stages — all of which come with different symptoms and care needs.
Ethan Huizenga March 7, 2022
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
Ethan Huizenga March 4, 2022
What Is Elder Law?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
Ethan Huizenga February 24, 2022
Is It Necessary to have a Medical Power of Attorney?
Selecting medical powers of attorney is an important step that aging parents should take to ensure they get the care they wan,t if they are unable to advocate for themselves.
Ethan Huizenga January 24, 2022
Is It Ever Too Late for a Family Meeting to Discuss Money?
Even those who have saved and invested well may not be sharing their financial information with a spouse or loved one. It’s time to do that now.
Ethan Huizenga January 13, 2022
How to Approach Parents about Estate Planning
If you have a parent over the age of, say, 65, thoughts about their future may have started to creep into your mind. However, because end-of-life planning can be emotional and overwhelming, it’s tempting to put these conversations off—and even more pleasing to avoid them altogether.
Ethan Huizenga December 29, 2021
How Do I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
Ethan Huizenga November 17, 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
Should I Ask Mom and Pop about Their Finances?
There are now more than 70 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. However, millions of adult children may not be prepared to make important decisions about their parents’ future if necessary, because of a lack of knowledge about their parents’ finances.
Ethan Huizenga November 10, 2021
