by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
We can no longer ignore the fact that the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can take right here in our community to protect ourselves,... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
You may know that your estate plan prepares for the most important things you want to happen at the point that you can no longer make decisions for yourself, or are no longer here to make them. It can protect not only you during your lifetime, but your loved ones,... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Elder Issues
If you are living alone, you are not alone. More than 34 percent of women and 20 percent of men over 65 years old live alone in the United States, and that number rises with age. We know just how surprising this can be for you to read. Whether you were thinking about... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
On December 20, 2019, the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, otherwise known as the SECURE Act, was signed into law. Congress devised this sweeping retirement reform to address the nation’s financial retirement crisis, and the law took... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jan 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Whether people realize it or not, everyone needs an estate plan. They are critical for legally securing health care protections, end-of-life medical contingencies, and, of course, inheritance decisions upon your passing. For each of these areas, you need to be able to... 
