POAs Don’t Mix With Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are one of the items that fall through the cracks in many estate plans.
Ethan Huizenga
July 27, 2020
Still Procrastinating about Your Estate Plan?
Without an estate plan in place, clients will be reliant on state laws and probate courts to appoint individuals who will be responsible for financial affairs and health-care decisions, in the case of illness and ultimately the transfer of assets upon death.
Ethan Huizenga
July 23, 2020
Your Children Wish You Had an Estate Plan
Without a proper elder law estate plan, the children’s responsibilities are even more exhausting, stressful and sad.
Ethan Huizenga
June 21, 2020
I’m Named Power of Attorney: What’s Next?
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
Ethan Huizenga
June 10, 2020
Prevent Estate Administration Problems in Iowa
If your will was signed before 2013 and you have a so-called by-pass estate tax saving trust that is no longer necessary, you really should update and simplify your will.
Ethan Huizenga
June 9, 2020
3 Estate Planning Strategies to Consider Now
External events that cause reflection are good reminders to update estate planning documents.
Ethan Huizenga
June 8, 2020
8 Things a Power of Attorney Agent Should Do
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
Ethan Huizenga
May 31, 2020
When Does the Fiduciary Duty Begin?
Under Illinois law, an individual holding a power of attorney is a fiduciary as a matter of law. The person designated as a power of attorney agent owes a fiduciary duty to the principal—the person making the designation.
Ethan Huizenga
May 25, 2020
Guardian Proceedings & Legal Representation
It’s hard to imagine being stripped by a court of the right to make decisions about finances, medical care and other matters. It’s even harder to imagine that happening without representation or the advice from a lawyer.
Ethan Huizenga
May 15, 2020
Five Common Estate Planning Mistakes
When is the last time you updated your will? Could your beneficiaries have changed? If you have a trust, did you actually fund it? Is your plan ready for the new SECURE Act? Here are five mistakes you don’t want to make.
Ethan Huizenga
May 12, 2020