Estate planning is an exercise in anticipating potential future events that could affect your plans for what happens if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your own affairs during your lifetime) and how your assets (property and accounts) will be handled after your death. Most folks will say the more prepared, the better. But when […]
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Where Is the Best Place to Store Your Original Estate Planning Documents? From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
We’re living in a truly digital age. As the world attempts to move to paperless transactions, having paper copies of your planning documents—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives— can feel incredibly archaic. And while estate planning attorneys will be the first to chuckle and admit that, yes, the stack of papers representing your […]
Transferring Real Property Without Probate Court Involvement From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A home is often one of the most important assets that people own. Therefore, most people want to stay in their home until they die and then have a loved one receive it. One common way to pass a home to loved ones is through a will. However, transferring real property with a will requires […]
Legacy Planning: Because Money Isn’t Everything From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Money and property may be the most discussed types of wealth that a person owns, but the riches of their experience and wisdom can mean even more to loved ones down the line. Reinforcement of legacy and family traditions can be built into your estate plan alongside your wishes regarding the distribution of your money, […]