As parents age and their physical and mental capacities diminish, it is natural for their adult children (recognizing the parents’ decreasing ability to care for themselves) to step in and help them. Often, a specific child will take over the bulk of the responsibilities, such as taking the parent to doctor’s appointments or the attorney’s […]
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Encanto and Estate Planning Lessons From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Not only is Disney’s award-winning animated film Encanto hugely entertaining, it also contains the following valuable estate planning lessons: Leaving a family legacy is important and can have an impact beyond your immediate family. Be sure to consider the significance of multigenerational planning. Treating each beneficiary as a unique person is essential. Naming the “strongest” […]
Make Sure Your Kids Are Prepared with This Summer Camp Checklist From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
After two years, summer camps are expected to be back in full swing this year after the pandemic forced them to close or operate at limited capacity. Camp is a great opportunity for kids to make new friends, try new activities, and gain self-confidence and resilience. But as parents and counselors know, a lot of […]
Young Adult Estate Plans: to College and Beyond from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
Summer is practically here for Americans, and with the arrival of early May, the start of graduation season is here as well! High school graduates can look forward to a few months of planning to head off into the adventure called college. But, between dreams of the future and stocking up on all those dorm […]