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 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... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Sep 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
The first thing a Baby Boomer needs to remember is that he or she is no longer approaching retirement. A Baby Boomer is defined as a person between age 65 and 73. Even though they may still be working, retirement age has arrived for the Boomer and long-term retirement... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
Receiving a diagnosis for a chronic condition can be both challenging and overwhelming for all parties involved. It can be difficult to know what steps to take next, as many aspects of you and your loved one’s life may change. Being proactive and planning ahead is key... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Apr 23, 2019 | Estate Planning
Did you know owning property in one state when you live in another one can present difficulties in your estate planning if you only have a last will and testament, or no estate planning at all? Unfortunately, this is a focus of conversation that many of us do not... 
