Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the laws and will design a plan which addresses your specific situation. (If you’d like a brief overview of trusts in general, you may want to read […]
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How Your Trust Can Help a Loved One Who Struggles with Addiction from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Substance addiction is by no means rare, impacting as many as 40 million people, or more than one in seven Americans. Because of its prevalence, navigating a loved one’s addiction is actually a relatively common topic in everyday life, and one you should consider when planning your estate. Whether the addiction is substance-related (such as […]
Five Mistakes People Make When Leaving Assets to Their Pets, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on. The problem, of course, is that you won’t actually be there to see that your wishes are carried out. It’s critical to set up a pet trust correctly to ensure there are no loopholes […]
“There Has to be a Better Place than This,” from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Sandy Gibson was young when his parents died: his father died when he was 10, and his mother died a short time later, after a five-year bout with cancer, when he was 11. His parents were buried in the last family plot in an old church cemetery, alongside a busy road and near a fire […]