Whether a loved one’s passing was expected, due to prolonged illness, or it happens unexpectedly, their passing is always a shock, often leaving behind questions of “what now?” among the survivors. If you have been named the person responsible for managing a loved one’s affairs, after there death, commonly called an executor or administrator (if your […]
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Debunking Common Misconceptions with Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning often feels complex, leading many people to rely on common misconceptions that can have devastating consequences for their loved ones and their legacy. From who can make decisions for you to whether you need an estate plan, common myths can stand between you and a secure future. Let’s debunk these widespread misconceptions and […]
Do You Go By Different Names? Ensure That Your Estate Planning Attorney Knows from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Your name is one of the most personal things about you. It can tell the rest of the world so much about your family, your history, and occasionally even your personality. But not everyone keeps the same name they were given at birth. If you are a beneficiary or a creditor of an estate, or if […]
Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations Lately? From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
You regularly check the balances of your retirement, bank, and investment accounts. But when was the last time you checked the beneficiary designations on these accounts (and really, all the other accounts that allow you to name a beneficiary)? It may have been years since you first opened an individual retirement account, bought a life […]