What a Family Caregiver Needs to Know
If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. You probably know — or are learning — that it’s a big responsibility.
Ethan Huizenga September 19, 2022
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Should I Use a Special Needs Trust?
A special needs trust is a popular strategy for those who want to help someone in need without risking that the person will lose their eligibility for programs that require their income or assets to remain below a certain limit.
Ethan Huizenga August 30, 2022
Does a Supplemental Needs Trust have an Impact on Government Benefits?
For disabled persons receiving financially based government benefits, supplemental needs trusts (‘SNTs’) can safeguard benefits and serve as an effective estate planning tool.
Ethan Huizenga July 14, 2022
Am I Getting All the Social Security Benefits I Can?
Money Talks News’ recent article entitled “7 Social Security Benefits You May Be Overlooking” says that the Social Security Administration provides payments to spouses, children and those with disabilities, among others. Let’s look at this in detail. Spousal benefits via a husband or wife. Spouses can get up to half of their husband’s or wife’s…
Ethan Huizenga March 30, 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 Is the Social Security Increase for 2022?
A large 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment is coming to Social Security beneficiaries in 2022. That means the average monthly retirement benefit will go up by $92 per month. Exactly how much more money you will see may depend on the amount of Medicare Part B premiums.
Ethan Huizenga December 8, 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
