Five words no one ever wants to hear from their doctor: “Get your affairs in order.” Unfortunately, 58 percent of Americans do not have a will or trust, and it often requires a chronic disease or terminal illness diagnosis, or other life-changing event to prompt the estate planning process. Talk to your attorney about completing […]
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Tax Law Changes For Those With Disabilities From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Today we are sharing a post from the Special Needs Allicance newsletter The Voice. The Voice is the e-mail newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance. This edition of the Voice was written by SNA member, Robert B. Fleming. Robert is a partner in the Tucson, Arizona law firm of Fleming & Curti, PLC. He is […]
After the Heart Attack: Get Your Estate Planning Done From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
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 […]
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 […]