Back to the Future: Time Travel, Trusts, and the Power of a Backup Plan
What Marty McFly teaches us about wills, trusts, and planning for the unexpected—estate law meets time travel.
Ethan Huizenga
November 7, 2025
Secondhand Lions: Informal Guardianship, Hidden Fortunes, and the Will to Do Better
Discover the estate planning and legacy lessons hidden in Secondhand Lions, from wills to guardianship to true wealth.
Ethan Huizenga
October 24, 2025
When the American Dream Crashes: Estate Planning Lessons from Fun with Dick and Jane 🎬
What does “Fun with Dick and Jane” teach about control, trust planning, and protecting your legacy before crisis hits? Listen to this episode and find out!
Ethan Huizenga
October 11, 2025
How Do Estate Plans and Trusts Work?
In this article, we will address two terms which some people use interchangeably, but which are very different things: living trusts and estate plans.
Ethan Huizenga
July 25, 2022
The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Some problems can be avoided by proper planning, others by good practices during the estate administration process.
Ethan Huizenga
June 24, 2022
Can a Vacation Home Be Kept in the Family for Generations?
These vacation homes may also comprise a significant portion of the family’s wealth. Therefore, it’s understandable that homeowners want to pass their properties and family traditions to future generations.
Ethan Huizenga
May 3, 2022
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
Ethan Huizenga
February 4, 2022
What’s the Difference between Probate Assets and Non-Probate Assets?
Non-probate assets are those assets which do not go into an estate when the owner dies.
Ethan Huizenga
February 2, 2022
Does a TOD Supersede a Trust?
Both help you pass down assets, while avoiding the time and expense of probate. However, one has much more flexibility than the other.
Ethan Huizenga
January 31, 2022
Why Naming Beneficiaries Is Important to Your Estate Plan
If you’ve ever spent time working through your estate plan, you know how important it is to select and update your beneficiaries.
Ethan Huizenga
January 27, 2022