Hiring an estate planner is an important decision as you are seeking advice on how to protect your loved ones once you are gone. For this reason, it is critical to hire an attorney with a wealth of knowledge of estate planning and how to use the tools available to create the best plan for […]
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Wills vs. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That Wills Can’t Avoid a guardianship of the estate. A revocable living […]
Do you really need a will? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Most Americans do not have a simple will as part of their estate plan. You might believe that a will is only for the rich and famous, and not the average person who has a far smaller net worth. On the other hand, you may think that a will is entirely unnecessary since you have […]
Do you really need a trust? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust rather than a will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. While there are other estate planning tools (such as joint tenancy, transfer on death, beneficiary designations, to name a few), only a trust provides comprehensive management […]