Author Archives: John

Cinderella Should Have Been a Trust Beneficiary

Awhile back I was watching Cinderella with my three year old and thought – Wow, if only she was a trust beneficiary she wouldn’t be locked in the tower slaving for her step-sisters.  For those who don’t recall, the setup for the story is that Cinderella’s mother passed away; then her father remarried the evilContinue Reading

Happy New Year!

We look forward to helping you protect your assets in a prosperous 2014.

Another Time to Update Your Estate Plan

I am frequently asked: “When should I update my estate plan?”  Normally, the first answer is anytime you have a major life change such as a marriage, child, divorce, etc.  One of the most significant events isn’t really an “event” at all but something that often occurs in a more gradual manner.  That is theContinue Reading

IRA Basics

Here are some of the fundamental aspects of Individual Retirement Accounts.  IRAs can be broken down into two main categories:  Traditional IRA and Roth IRA.  With a traditional IRA, you contribute money to the account and get a tax deduction for the contribution.  The money can then be invested tax free while in the account. Continue Reading

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Hugg & Associates.  We hope you enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season.