Author Archives: John

Lively, Festive and Enjoyable Senior Day 2015

As you can see, Senior Day is a family affair at Hugg & Associates. We always enjoy meeting lots of interesting people and sharing many wonderful stories, while giving away a healthy snack. Our family looks forward to making Senior Day special again next year.

Senior Day

Come join us today at Bothell Country Village from 11 – 4 pm for a day to celebrate seniors!

Married With(out) Children: Planning Ahead

It is important to have an estate plan that reflects one’s wishes in case of death or illness, especially for married couples with or without children. Many married couples without children need to decide who they want to leave assets to and who they trust to make their medical and financial decisions in case theyContinue Reading

Pumping Iron: Not Just a Movie

In the mid-70’s Arnold Schwarzenegger made a movie called Pumping Iron. It tracked several of the top bodybuilders of the day in their quest for the 1975 Mr. Olympia title. The movie is a cult classic for any bodybuilding aficionado such as myself, and was Arnold’s first significant step toward an acting career. At theContinue Reading

The Affect of Interest Rates on Estate Planning

Rising interest rates can make certain estate plans less effective. When rates rise, the “hurdle” rate increases. That interest rate, currently around 2%, has been quite low for some time. However, with all the predictions that interest rates will begin to rise again, so will the hurdle rate. What does this mean for your estateContinue Reading