According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That means approximately 790,000 people have a heart attack each year. If you have recently been hospitalized for a cardiac condition or a similar near-miss medical event, then you may be feeling a strong […]
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Four Estate and Legacy Planning Tips for the Suddenly Wealthy From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Suddenly coming into money can be both a blessing and a curse. Whether you just signed a multiyear, multi-million dollar employment contract, received a significant inheritance, expect a large check from a lawsuit verdict or divorce settlement, or just won the lottery, you need help from professionals to avoid negative consequences from your windfall. Below […]
Four Easy to Avoid Mistakes People Make at Tax Time From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
It’s that time of year again: tax season. No one enjoys doing their taxes, and that is likely why many of us leave this tedious task to the last…possible…moment. As Tax Day approaches, millions of Americans are likely scrambling to track down all of their important documents to meet the April 15 deadline. But as […]
Is a delayed inheritance really an enhanced inheritance? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Whether you have accumulated a little or a lot of wealth over your lifetime, it is likely that you have some particular thoughts on how you would like those assets to be used by loved ones after your death. Maybe you would like the assets to be used as a down payment on a home, […]