Your wedding is over, and the day was absolutely perfect. You went away on your honeymoon with your new spouse and had the time of your lives. Now you are post-honeymoon and can breathe a sigh of relief and watch the rest of the years ahead unfold before your eyes. Well, not so fast. Now […]
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Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously), you need to know whether or not your parents have put together an estate plan. While it is still your parent’s choice to make estate planning decisions, having a plan — no matter […]
5 Tips for Successfully Receiving an Inheritance from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you recently received an inheritance or are expecting to receive an inheritance in the near future, it has likely triggered mixed emotions in you. You have lost a loved one yet also experienced monetary gain; what should you do next? Studies show that a third of Americans who received an inheritance completely spent it […]
Should Your Child’s Guardian and Trustee be the Same Person? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer
If you have overheard any discussion about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee” tossed around in the conversation. When it comes to estate planning, who will be ultimately in charge of your minor child is an important decision that requires consideration of many factors. Although there is no substitute for […]