Elder Financial Abuse Can Be Prevented
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
Ethan Huizenga
February 14, 2022
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
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
January 19, 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
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
Do You Need a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?
On the surface, the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts couldn’t be any more straightforward. You can change your revocable trust whenever and however you choose. You can’t change your irrevocable trust at all.
Ethan Huizenga
December 21, 2021
Can My Power of Attorney Change My Will?
Power of attorney is one of the most important legal forms for estate and elder care planning. Along with wills and trust documents, it is a critical document for arranging one’s affairs.
Ethan Huizenga
December 14, 2021
Talk to Parents about Estate Planning without Making It Awkward
Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to have. You might not want to think about the day they are no longer here, or even consider that they might experience a decline in health that severely limits their ability to think clearly or communicate with you.
Ethan Huizenga
December 7, 2021
How Does Power of Attorney Work?
For many families with elderly people or engaged in estate planning, power of attorney is essential, especially if the elderly person’s mental abilities are compromised. Having someone who can take care of legal and financial matters can make this part of life far easier. However, power of attorney is a sweeping grant of authority.
Ethan Huizenga
December 2, 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