Our Core Values: Integrity
Integrity means doing what is right, even when no one is watching. It’s being the same person publicly, privately, and personally. It means aligning what
Ethan Huizenga January 7, 2020
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Attorney Ethan Huizenga Joins Elderbridge Board
The Huizenga Law Firm is excited to announce that owner and attorney, Ethan J. Huizenga, has been elected to Board of Directors for the Elderbridge
Ethan Huizenga May 2, 2019
Are You on the Path of Most Resistance?
If you’re like me, there are little lies you tell yourself to make life “easier.” These paths of resistance are the things that stand in
Ethan Huizenga February 26, 2019
Confused about Trusts? Let’s Talk About Buckets Instead
Across the board, legal documents can be confusing. Just think about the paperwork needed to take out a mortgage – the legalese is overwhelming. And
Ethan Huizenga January 22, 2019
New Year, New You: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here’s a shocking statistic: according to Scranton University, only 8% of people keep their New Year’s resolutions. Some years I’ve been successful with my resolutions, other years are utter failures. In my experience, the times I’ve been able to keep my resolutions have had a few things in common. Here are three ways to stick with your resolution.
Ethan Huizenga January 2, 2019
The Planning Effect
Sitting bedside with her husband after his stroke, Jane is talking with the discharge planner for the local hospital. After discussing the level of care John will need, Jane and the planner have decided that the nursing home connected with the hospital is the only viable option for John’s needs. Now Jane needs to visit the nursing home and figure out how she will pay for John’s care. [Read More]
Ethan Huizenga March 9, 2016
I Digress: What is a “Money Story”?
I attended a conference in July of this year where I had the chance to listen to an unscripted conversation between a counselor and a married couple. Their conversation was focused around what the counselor called the couple’s “money story.” But what is a money story? [Read More]
Ethan Huizenga October 27, 2015
I Digress: Anniversary Plans
Our society has assigned value to marking the passage of time in a particular relationship. Collectively, we recognize that the commitment it takes to maintain a relationship is a significant investment of time and energy, effort and resources. So, we honor those persons or entities who have reached a milestone – usually a multiple of 5 – in terms of years spent on a relationship, whether personal or professional. [Read More]
Ethan Huizenga March 24, 2015
I Digress: “Map of My Kingdom”
It’s not often that an estate planner is the hero of any story, and estate planning is second only to tax law as the least exciting subject for story telling. But I think maybe that’s what makes “Map of My Kingdom” so impressive. Writer Mary Swander, Actress Cora Vander Broek-Brumlow, and director Matt Foss take an otherwise boring topic and make you love each hero and hate each villain. [Read More]
Ethan Huizenga February 24, 2015
