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Many often forget that changes in family dynamics and circumstances …Read More »Safer Shopping for Seniors
When we think of shopping, there are certain risks that …Read More »Agency on Aging Appoints Bonnie Schradel to the Advisory Council
The Board of Directors of the Agency on Aging of …Read More »Wills v. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide
While some of the differences between wills and trusts are …Read More »Emotional Support Animals and Seniors
Most of us know what a service animal is, but …Read More »Fun times in Aurora downtown this year, in community
Huck Bouma attorney Gina Salamone is one volunteer at-large board …Read More »Consider “Micro” Estate Planning in the New Year
As with traditional estate plans, “micro” estate planning can help …Read More »8 New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
In 2019, set a goal that focuses on bettering your …Read More »The Silent Threat to Your Estate Plan
What many often forget is that changes in family dynamics …Read More »10 Ways to Help Seniors have a Happy Holiday
The holidays are a time for giving and thoughtfulness. Keep …Read More »Murphy’s Law and Estate Planning
As the old adage goes “anything that can go wrong, …Read More »Welcome Bruno Tabis, Jr.
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that Bruno W. Tabis, Jr. has …Read More »Common Mistakes When Planning for a Disabled Family Member
There are strict rules when it comes to creating special …Read More »Planning on Giving Money this Holiday Season? 5 Things to Consider
While gifting may be the right thing to do, it …Read More »Tips for Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Living, loving, and caring for someone who suffers from PTSD …Read More »Your 5 Task Year-End Estate Planning To-Do List
The end of the year can be a stressful time …Read More »Preparing Seniors for Winter
There are several ways that seniors and their loved ones …Read More »Three Tips for Talking About Your Estate Plan During the Holidays
While discussing estate planning needs can be straightforward and simple, …Read More »Giving Care, When You Need It Too
Congress has recently passed the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, to …Read More »Caution: Creditors Now Have Easy Access to Inherited IRAs
Inherited retirement accounts do not have asset protection, meaning they …Read More »Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a problem that takes many forms.Read More »Trusts – The Swiss Army Knife of Estate Planning
Trusts are a foundational estate planning tool with a solid …Read More »Veterans Day
Veterans Day, a U.S. federal holiday, is a time to …Read More »The More You Know: Reverse Mortgages & Estate Planning
Even if a reverse mortgage is right for your circumstances, …Read More »Artificial Intelligence and Aging
Senior care is being re-envisioned with the advent of artificial …Read More »Congratulations!
Huck Bouma is pleased to recognize paralegal, Bonnie Schradel, in …Read More »Your 2018 Taxes – Get Started Now
While the end of the year is not quite here …Read More »Special Needs Trusts – What You Need to Know
Posted by: Jennifer A. Johnson In general, a trust is …Read More »Estate Planning Considerations for Benefits Open Enrollment
When considering any retirement plan offered through your employer such …Read More »Solo Aging, Independent Living and Housemates
Solo aging in the baby boomer generation is becoming more …Read More »Why Receiving an Inheritance Changes Your Estate Plan
An inheritance can be used up faster than you would …Read More »New VA Rules Drastically Change VA Planning
In September, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended the …Read More »TaxNotes Publication
We are pleased to announce that attorney Emma Sadikovich’s article …Read More »What Estate Planning Awareness Means For You
The third week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness …Read More »Estate Plans and Pre-Nups: Not Just For Movie Stars
Do-it-yourself prenups are not the way to go. These contain …Read More »How to Successfully Make a “Large” Gift to Your Children or Grandchildren
If you are able to articulate the goals and hopes …Read More »Reasons to Take Your Social Security Benefit Early
While it is not always optimal, there are some reasons …Read More »Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who …Read More »Spousal Dementia and its Effect on a Marriage
Some states are advocating and providing the legal framework for …Read More »Your Fall “Legal Affairs” Checklist
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group With the …Read More »The Rise of Bankruptcy in the Lives of Aging Americans
Posted by: Jason T. Johns The golden years are turning …Read More »Big “Life Changes” Often Mean Big “Estate Plan Changes”
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Many people …Read More »3 Things to Consider When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18
Posted by: Jennifer A. Johnson Having a special needs child …Read More »Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
If you own cryptocurrency -- or are thinking about investing …Read More »Labor Day 2018
Always the first Monday in September, Labor Day was the …Read More »Should your child’s guardian and trustee be the same person?
Although there is no substitute for you as a parent, …Read More »Seniors and Drug Abuse
Seniors often have multiple chronic pain conditions, it is easy …Read More »How to Pick a Trustee, Executor, and Agent Under a Power of Attorney
When you pick trustees, executors, and agents in your estate …Read More »Fraud and Patient Neglect for Profit in the American Hospice Care System
Education about the hospice world, knowing what to expect as …Read More »Five Considerations When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children
Because a guardian plays such an important role in your …Read More »America is Facing a Family Home Caregiver Shortage
The number of family caregivers is shrinking at a time …Read More »Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group For many …Read More »Retirement Challenges Faced by Women
To avoid running out of money, retirement planning for women …Read More »What to Do with Your Beloved Collection
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Whether your …Read More »Major Overhaul of Veteran Care Passed by Senate
Once enacted, Senate Bill S2373 will create the Veterans Community …Read More »Legal Considerations When Getting Your New College Student Ready to Go
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If you …Read More »Legal Considerations When Getting Your New College Student Ready to Go
Before your kids leave for college, have a frank conversation …Read More »Make Sure Your Wishes Are Carried Out
Having an estate plan is necessary for you to have …Read More »Digital Afterlife: An Estate Plan For Your Facebook Account
While the internet has made our lives easier by allowing …Read More »Identity Fraud Targeting the Elderly
Posted by: Gina Salamone The largest coordinated sweep of identity …Read More »3 Tips For Every New Homeowner
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Congratulations on …Read More »3 Reasons Veterans Should Have a Professional Advocate
Posted by: Jennifer A. Johnson The number of stories of …Read More »Tom Christensen recently won a successful jury verdict in a commercial litigation case
Tom Christensen recently won a successful jury verdict in a commercial …Read More »Estate Planning & Elder Law Special Situations: Case Studies of Autism and Dementia
At the January 24, 2015 DuPage County Bar Association Mega …Read More »One Call You Must Make After You Buy a Home – That You’ve Probably Forgotten
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group During the …Read More »Solo Aging and the Challenges It Brings
Posted by: Jason T. Johns For some seniors in the …Read More »Joint Tenancy Pitfalls: The ‘Simple’ Fix that Can Leave Your Family Broke
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There are …Read More »Respite Care Options for Caregivers
Posted by: Gina Salamone Respite care is substitute care for …Read More »VA Aid and Attendance Workshop
On Thursday, June 14, 2018, Huck Bouma attorney Gina Salamone conducted …Read More »Medicaid and Work Requirements
Medicaid and Work Requirements Posted by: The Life and Legacy …Read More »The Biggest Threats to Successful Estate Planning
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Poor estate …Read More »Simplifying the “Power of attorney” Conversation with your Parent
Meet Charlie, a 72-year-old Vietnam veteran. All of Charlie’s life, …Read More »Financial Planning. Tax Planning. Legacy Planning. Estate Planning – How many plans do I need?!
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Most folks …Read More »Mind, Body, and Spirit…3 Reasons for Seniors to Stay Active
Physical activity has many benefits for senior citizens. These benefits …Read More »Welcome Krista A. Smith
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that attorney Krista A. Smith has joined …Read More »Why Not Just Go on NoloⓇ and Create Your Own Estate Planning Documents Cheaply?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There are …Read More »Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last …Read More »How to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning Problems
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Not surprisingly, …Read More »3 Issues Faced by Senior Living Facilities
Senior living faces many issues. Solutions to these problems are …Read More »The One Thing Every New Grandparent MUST Do As Soon as Possible
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Congratulations on …Read More »Lawsuit Claims That Uber Discriminates Against Wheelchair Riders
A nonprofit disability rights organization filed a class-action lawsuit against …Read More »How Remodeling a Client Trust Can Retain Assets Under Management while Saving Clients Money
How Remodeling a Client Trust Can Retain Assets Under Management …Read More »Americans are Increasingly Avoiding Going to the Doctor
Despite the fact there are increased numbers of insured Americans, …Read More »Beneficiary Designations and a Blended Family: Why You Need to Think Before You Sign
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Whether you …Read More »May is National Elder Law Month
Where the month of May celebrates mothers and the Kentucky …Read More »Mega Seminar
Huck Bouma attorneys Jennifer Johnson and Gina Salamone spoke at the …Read More »Estate Planning When Not All of Your Kids are in the Family Business
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Owning your …Read More »Keeping Care in the Family: Putting It In Writing
Dorothy lived alone after her husband died. Soon, her son …Read More »Roth IRA conversions after tax reform . . . still a good idea?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Twenty years …Read More »Benefits of Walking
Walking: It is one of the most effective ways to …Read More »The Illinois CPA Society
The Illinois CPA Society, in recognizing outstanding leaders within the …Read More »Are Your Documents Following the Same Script? Basics of Beneficiary Forms and Estate Planning
In the event of your untimely death, the manner in …Read More »Care Options for Adults with Special Needs
There are numerous care options available for adults with special …Read More »Estate Planning for People Living Together, Bachelors, and Bachelorettes
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Approximately half …Read More »Creative Financial Approaches to Long Term Care Services
Long term care insurance was sold aggressively in the 1980s …Read More »Five Surprisingly Common Planning Mistakes Baby Boomers are Making in Droves
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Baby boomers: …Read More »Alzheimer’s 101: Understanding the Basics
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is defined as an …Read More »Planned Giving
At the February, 2018 special meeting of the Board of …Read More »Medicaid Divorce: Maybe . . . Maybe Not.
Harry and Wanda got married late in life. This was …Read More »How Estate Planning Can Help You Dream About Your Future
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group A dream …Read More »What the New Tax Bill Means for You
Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December …Read More »How Will Tax Reform Impact Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
How Will Tax Reform Impact Seniors and Persons with Disabilities? …Read More »What Happens to Your Student Loan Debt When You Die?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There are …Read More »How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
It is important that families stay involved in the lives …Read More »Happy International Womens’ Day!
A ‘toast’, from all of the powerful women here at Huck …Read More »Small Business Owner? Know What Can Happen to Your Business If You Become Incapacitated or Pass Away
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Preparing your …Read More »Three Health Care Tips for Tax Time
As tax time nears, it’s important to understand how changes …Read More »Three Health Care Tips for Tax Time
As tax time nears, it’s important to understand how changes …Read More »Who Should I Pick to be Successor Trustee?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When you …Read More »Advanced Care Directives: Are They Necessary?
Most of us don’t like to think about the possibility …Read More »What Do Successor Trustees and Executors Do?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Executor’s Duties …Read More »Tax Reform: Solutions for Your Clients and Their Estate Planning
In December 2017, Congress passed, and President Trump signed a …Read More »Avoiding Disastrous Will or Trust Lawsuits
How to Keep Family Squabbles from Undermining Estate Plans Family …Read More »Recent Updates in Estate and Income Tax Planning Webinar
On both Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, Huck …Read More »Are Payable-On-Death Accounts Right For You?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group A payable-on-death …Read More »Flu Season is Shaping up as One of the Worst in Years
Officials say that this flu season is shaping up to …Read More »Promise You Won’t Put Me Away.
Posted by: Heinz Brisske We probably all, to some degree, …Read More »Why Your Estate Planner Needs to Know If You’ve Lent Money to Family
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Many children …Read More »Facebook Job Ads Raise Concerns About Age Discrimination
Recently, Verizon placed an ad on Facebook to recruit applicants …Read More »Debt After Death: Why You Should Think About It When Estate Planning
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If you …Read More »Aging is a Success Story
Aging is the sign of a successful life. After all, …Read More »How Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Works with Your Estate Plan
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If you’re …Read More »Facts about Veterans Benefits for Veterans and their Families
1. The term “Veterans Benefits” is somewhat misleading. Only a …Read More »Organizing for Tax (and Estate Planning) Season
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group It’s the …Read More »Report Sounds Alarm about Vouchers and Students with Disabilities
Across the country, thousands of children attend private schools through …Read More »What to Expect from Estate Planning in 2018
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group 2017 is …Read More »Harassment Issues Require Serious Approach
Employment Law attorney Brian LaFratta was recently interviewed by Jim …Read More »Carl E. Fasig has joined the Firm
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that attorney Carl E. Fasig …Read More »Memory Care Innovations
Within the next 20 years, the need for memory care …Read More »Why a Spendthrift Trust Can Be a Great Solution for Your Heirs
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There are …Read More »Changes to Social Security in 2018
There is good news! Social Security payments will increase by …Read More »Stephen A. Frost has joined the Firm
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Frost has …Read More »There’s Never A Better Time Than Now To Get Your Affairs in Order
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group The idea …Read More »Liver Transplant Distribution Changed After Years of Debate
After years of debate, the organization that oversees the allocation …Read More »Gift Giving the Tax-Free Way
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Although it’s …Read More »The Double Whammy of Long-term Health Care Costs
Retirees have been hearing a steady drumbeat of warnings about …Read More »Planning for Long-Term Care
Planning for Long-Term Care Posted by: Bonnie Schradel We spend …Read More »Four Reasons Why Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Top 1 Percent
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There is …Read More »How to Reduce Loneliness in Elders Around the Holidays
There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy …Read More »How to Share Family History and Heirlooms with Your Estate Plan
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group The best …Read More »What is Daily Money Management?
With our rapidly growing population of seniors, more and more …Read More »Do You Own Rental Property? How Proactive, Comprehensive Estate Planning Can Help
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group A comprehensive …Read More »Combination of strength, aerobic training found best for obese elderly
For obese people over the age of 64, the combination …Read More »10 Simple Ways to Thank Seniors This Thanksgiving
A recent article in the New York Times, suggests that parents …Read More »Does My Estate Plan Need to Include My Vacation Property?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Yes! If …Read More »Why Exercise Is the Best Medicine for Your Brain
Given time, any brain can succumb to dementia — memories …Read More »Can You Bequeath Your Frequent Flyer Miles?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If you’re …Read More »Severe Shortage of Home Health Workers Robs Thousands of Proper Care
Acute shortages of home health aides and nursing assistants are …Read More »Veteran’s Day – November 11
Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military …Read More »How Long Should You Keep Important Documents
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group In a …Read More »Jenna N. Wadulak will be joining the Firm
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that beginning on Monday, November …Read More »Disability Complaints to Airlines Doubled in a Decade
The number of complaints against airlines from disabled travelers doubled …Read More »IRAs, Annuities and Guardianship: Providing for Your Minor Children after You Die
Posted by the Life and Legacy Planning Group Deciding on …Read More »Long Waits and Long Odds for Those Who Need Social Security Disability
In the U.S., fewer than half of people who apply …Read More »Planning for the Future Without A Crystal Ball
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Creating a …Read More »Probate Problems: How to Steer Clear of Probate Court
Many people have been told that it is important for …Read More »It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week 2017
Posted by the Life and Legacy Planning Group Because Congress found …Read More »Leaving Hospital, Older Patients Resist Home Help at Their Peril
As many as 28% of patients offered home health care …Read More »How Does My Annuity Fit Into My Estate Plan?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Selecting the …Read More »Robotic Exoskeleton Could Help Fall Prevention
The words “robotic exoskeleton” probably bring to mind futuristic soldiers …Read More »Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Huck Bouma PC was pleased to sponsor a team walking in …Read More »Huck Bouma, PC is pleased to welcome
Huck Bouma, PC is pleased to welcome attorneys Gina Salamone …Read More »Attorney Heinz J. Brisske conducting an interactive workshop
Attorney Heinz J. Brisske conducting an interactive workshop at the WealthCounsel …Read More »Jennifer A. Johnson spoke at the WealthCounsel Symposium 2017
Attorney Jennifer A. Johnson spoke at the WealthCounsel Symposium 2017, in Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, …Read More »How Does an IRA Fit Into Your Estate Plan?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When you …Read More »Seniors and Fear of Falling
Fear of falling can take a toll when your sense …Read More »New Baby? Time to Create Your Estate Plan
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Estate planning …Read More »Why Ignoring the Importance of Incapacity Planning Can Have Serious Consequences
Why Ignoring the Importance of Incapacity Planning Can Have Serious …Read More »Is There a Link Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s?
One in three Americans do not get enough sleep, and …Read More »How a Living Trust Helps Your Family
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group There are …Read More »Shingles May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
There’s new evidence shingles may come with health consequences beyond …Read More »Estate Planning For the Newly Married
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Now is …Read More »The Home Care Crisis: An Elder Justice Issue
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rules and …Read More »If I Don’t Have an Estate, Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group You don’t …Read More »Labor Day
Always the first Monday in September, Labor Day was the …Read More »4 Estate Planning Steps You Must Take After the Death of a Spouse
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When a …Read More »High Intensity Exercise for Seniors
The health benefits of exercise are well-established for people of …Read More »Estate Planning: Why Me, Why Now, and Is a Will Enough?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group You have …Read More »Alzheimer’s Stigmas
When a loved one starts to lose his or her …Read More »The Perils of Joint Property
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group People often …Read More »Father Builds a $35 Million Theme Park for Daughter with Special Needs
When Gordon Hartman watched his then-12-year-old daughter, Morgan, have trouble making …Read More »Do You Really Need a Trust?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Although many …Read More »Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest concerns many of …Read More »You May Not Think You Need a Will, But You Really Do
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Most Americans …Read More »Are Patients Leaving Hospitals Too Soon?
While most hospital discharges are agreed upon by doctors and …Read More »Isn’t There Already A Law That Leaves Everything To My Spouse And Kids?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Many people …Read More »Is This the Cure for Alzheimer’s?
Researchers in Australia have been experimenting with a non-invasive ultrasound …Read More »Tips for Working with a Law Firm — Get the Most Out of Your Work with Your Lawyer
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When you …Read More »Brady & Jensen, LLP
As of July 17, 2017, the law firm of Brady …Read More »Emma Sadikovich will be joining the Firm
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that beginning on Monday, July …Read More »What Happens When There are No Children to Provide Care to a Parent
As we age, it is likely that many of us …Read More »How You and Your Family Can Benefit From Late Portability Election
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group The concept …Read More »What Happens if a Family Member Becomes Incapacitated -The Unpopular Topic of Discussion Every Family Needs to Have
Just bringing up the possibility of someone in your family …Read More »OASIS Study
Antipsychotic drugs are known to have a number of severe …Read More »Why It’s a Good Time to Set Your Kids Up for Success
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group It can …Read More »Massachusetts Ruling On Medicaid Applicants
Massachusetts’ highest court ruled Monday that the residence and the …Read More »Money Isn’t Everything in Estate Planning – How to Pass Your Stories and Values to the Future Generations
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Money may …Read More »The Costs of Dementia: For the Patient and the Family
The Costs of Dementia: For the Patient and the Family …Read More »Long Term Care Facilities
Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) which include nursing homes, skilled …Read More »Why Do People Let Their Long-Term Care Insurance Lapse
Long-term care, whether provided at home or in a nursing …Read More »Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to announce that Tricia R. Buhrfiend was …Read More »Huck Bouma PC is pleased to welcome attorneys
Huck Bouma PC is pleased to welcome Timothy W. O’Donnell, Anastasia …Read More »Estate Planning for Military Families
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Although Memorial …Read More »Critical Retirement Decisions as You Hit Age 70
Happy milestone birthday! This is the year for some critical …Read More »3 Ways Your Trust Can Help a Loved One With Mental Illness
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When a …Read More »How Long Should a Care Facility Charge After a Patient Dies
Authorities in the United Kingdom have launched an investigation after …Read More »Don’t Just Leave an Inheritance; Leave a Legacy
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group You come …Read More »Financial Challenges Facing Seniors…And How to Fight Back
Most of us look forward to a retirement filled with …Read More »The Difference between Lifetime and Deathtime Planning… and Why a Comprehensive Plan Must Include Both
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group According to …Read More »Avoid becoming a victim of Identity Theft!
The City of Warrenville Police Department invites you to attend …Read More »May is Older American Month
The theme this year is “Age Out Loud.” In 1965, …Read More »Integrating a Community Property Trust Into Your Estate Plan
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group A well-crafted …Read More »Warning: An Alzheimer’s Tsunami is Coming and We Must Prepare
That’s the message from Andrew Tisch, chairman of Loews Corporation, …Read More »Life Events That Require an Immediate Estate Plan Update
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Estate planning …Read More »3 Ways NOT to Leave an Inheritance for Your Children
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Millions of older Americans live out their final hours alone …Read More »Open House and Senior Fair
We are pleased to announce that on Friday, April 28, elder …Read More »Helping Clients Leave a Legacy, Not Just an Interitance
The WealthCounsel Quarterly for the 1st Quarter of 2017 contains …Read More »Sound Investments
Investment in law firm employee happiness benefits the legal community …Read More »Huck Bouma attorneys received client recognition in the form of generous compliments for a ‘job well done’
Recently, Huck Bouma attorneys received client recognition in the form …Read More »Does a Dynasty Trust Make Sense for Your Family
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Earlier this …Read More »IRS Warns of New Tax Season Scams
The IRS wants taxpayers and tax professionals alike to be …Read More »Safeguarding Your Estate Plan Against Three Worst-Case Scenarios
Posted by The Life and Legacy Planning Group Even with …Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Special Needs Student over Service Dog Dispute
Posted by: Jennifer A. Johnson Last month, the U.S. Supreme …Read More »Life Insurance and Estate Planning: Protecting Your Beneficiaries’ Interests
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group One misconception …Read More »Labor Department Proposes 60-day Delay of Retirement Savings Rule
The Labor Department recently announced a proposal to push back …Read More »How You Can Build an Estate Plan that Includes Asset Protection
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Much of …Read More »FDA Seeks Input on Autism Treatments
Posted by: Cynthia Tolan Federal regulators are looking for insight …Read More »5 Reasons to Embrace the Emotional Side of Estate Planning
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When you …Read More »Taking Care of YOU – Self Care for Family Caregivers
On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of …Read More »How Adding a Trust Protector Can Help You and Your Family
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group You probably …Read More »Making the Transition to Assisted Living
If you’re having more and more difficulty with everyday activities …Read More »Do It Now – Name a Guardian for Your Minor Children
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group We know …Read More »What Will 2017 Bring to Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
What Will 2017 Bring to Seniors and Persons with Disabilities? …Read More »Medicaid Reform: Are Block Grants Coming
Medicaid, the single largest source of health coverage in the …Read More »5 Reasons to Protect Your Retirement Accounts Now
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group During your …Read More »Are You Eligible for VA Disability Compensation
If you were injured or became seriously ill while serving …Read More »New Legislation Could Mean the End of Estate and GSTT Taxes
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group On January …Read More »Home Modifications
Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary, a place …Read More »How to Pick a Fiduciary
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group While the …Read More »Tech For Seniors
Is Grandma going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet. Yes, the number …Read More »Passing on a Legacy, Instead of Just Stuff
posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Successful estate …Read More »Some Hospitals Are Making Changes to Meet the Needs of Elderly Patients
Hospitals can be dangerous places for the elderly. Even if …Read More »Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: Which Do You Need
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Trusts allow …Read More »What to Expect From the First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency
Prior to being elected, Donald Trump published a contract with …Read More »Why Factoring Long-Term Care Into Your Estate Plan Pays Off
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group For most …Read More »Shingles Can Lead to Stroke and Heart Attack
Shingles is a painful skin rash that affects about a …Read More »Impacts of the Trump Presidency on Estate Planning: Your Quick Guide
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Impacts of …Read More »Late-Life Anxiety is Common – and Treatable
Anxiety occurs in older Americans with surprising frequency. Some reports …Read More »Why Your Estate Planning Project Must Morph into a Process
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Many people …Read More »Improve Balance in the Elderly and Prevent Falls
Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among …Read More »10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Considering the …Read More »The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act and its Benefits
On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures …Read More »The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act and its Benefits
On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures …Read More »Talking About Estate Planning In The New Year
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group As 2016 …Read More »Preventing Dehydration in the Elderly
Our bodies become dehydrated when we lose more water than …Read More »Technical Non-Compliance Voids Mechanic’s Lien
Posted by: Tom Christensen The Illinois Appellate Court recently held …Read More »Holiday Health for Seniors
While the holidays are a time of gatherings with family …Read More »Hearing on the Proposed 2704 Regulations Leaves Open Questions
On December 1, 2016, representatives of the Treasury and the …Read More »What To Do When a Disability Throws Your Estate Plan Into Chaos
Posted by: Life and Legacy Planning Group As poet Robert …Read More »Medicare to Begin Paying for Diabetes Prevention Strategy
Medicare will start paying for a strategy to help millions …Read More »Don’t Leave Your Trust Unguarded – 6 Key Ways a Trust Protector Can Help You
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Trust Protectors …Read More »Medical Professionals, Elder Law Attorneys and Their Older Patients and Clients–All Benefit When the Professionals Work Together
Medical Professionals, Elder Law Attorneys and Their Older Patients and …Read More »Most Americans on Social Security Will See Increase of $4 to $5 in 2017
Yes, you read that right! There will be a 0.3% …Read More »3 Reasons You Want to Avoid Probate
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group When you …Read More »Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Health Plan
It’s open enrollment season, the time of year when we …Read More »Updating Your Revocable Trust: How Many “Tweaks” Are Too Many?
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If your …Read More »Facebook Associated With a Longer Life
As our social lives have moved onto social media sites …Read More »Is a Financial Plan Enough? Why Experts Say You Need an Estate Plan, Too
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group If you …Read More »Textile Company Creates First Sheets to Prevent Bed Sores
Precision Fabrics has partnered with Standard Textile, a global supplier of …Read More »3 Famous Pet Trust Cases and the Lessons We Can Learn from Them
Posted by: The Life and Legacy Planning Group Not long …Read More »What Has Happened to Long Term Care Insurance?
Over recent years, many people have purchased long term care …Read More »Veterans’ Day: November 11
World War I was history’s largest, most destructive and costly …Read More »3 Tips for Overwhelmed Executors
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