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Changes to Financial Aid and What It Means for Grandparents from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Continuing education is a tradition that many families are proud to pass onto each successive generation. For grandparents who want to leave a legacy to their grandchildren, the gift of a 529 college savings plan is an option. A 529 plan account can not only help a grandchild with educational expenses, it can also help grandparents […]

HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

HIPAA: a primer by Austin Estate Planning Lawyer

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and privacy. For minors, this is a non-issue because parents, as legal guardians, have access to their children’s medical information and are the ones making most of the medical decisions, as […]