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Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Unwise ways to leave children their inheritance Austin Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning offers many ways to leave your inheritance to your children, but it’s just as important to know what not to do. Here are some common estate planning mistakes that you should avoid. “Oral Wills” If you feel you have a good rapport with your family or don’t have many assets, you might be […]

Frequent Traveler Points: You Can’t Take Them with You. But Can Your Heirs? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Frequent traveler points from Austin estate planning attorney 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 […]