For most people, thinking about your mortality is unpleasant and therefore low on the list of priorities. While you may objectively recognize the need to plan for your future – and the future of your loved ones after you’re gone – it can be hard to summon the motivation to actually create a will or […]
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Frequent Traveler Points: You Can’t Take Them with You. But Can Your Heirs? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
You can’t take them with you, obviously. But under certain circumstances, you can transfer them to your heirs. Unfortunately, the rules vary widely from carrier to carrier. (Hotels have policies that are more similar to one another’s.) It’s important to know that all carriers consider miles to be property of the airline, not of the […]
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
The Obergefell decision of 2015, which legalized gay marriage in all 50 states including Texas, greatly impacted estate planning for same-sex couples. Married gay couples are now able to take advantage of the estate planning techniques that had previously only been available to heterosexual married couples. However, despite the change in the law, a smaller […]
Three Asset Protection Tips You Can Use Now from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
A common misconception is that only wealthy families and people in high-risk professions need to have an asset protection plan. But in reality, anyone can be sued. A car accident, foreclosure, unpaid medical bills, or an injured tenant can result in a monetary judgment that may decimate your finances, leaving you with far less to […]