The online marketplace Etsy has gone from a niche craft seller to one of the largest commerce companies in the world. Etsy has millions of active sellers worldwide, most of whom are based in the United States. Many Etsy sellers rely on the site as a primary or secondary income stream. Collectively, they contribute billions […]
Estate Plan
Was Your Loved One a Book Lover? Think Twice Before You Throw Them Out from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
An individual’s belongings—such as jewelry, furniture, photographs, and books—sometimes slip through the cracks of their estate plan. While certain books may be gifted to a beneficiary in a loved one’s will, a book lover may leave behind other books that the family must decide what to do with. The family’s first inclination when encountering piles […]
Business Planning – Creating a Limited Liability Entity is the Easy Part; Planning for the Future Takes Time from Austin Estate Planning Attorney John Glode
Great ideas are often turned into great businesses. Too often, however, the individuals who turn an idea into a business skip an important step – planning. Good business planning begins with discussions among the owners of a business and their professional advisors, including lawyers, accountants, insurance, and financial professionals. Once the issues are discussed and […]
Disposition of Remains Update from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
Back in 2021, this blog presented a series of posts on the various methods for disposing of your remains after you pass away. In that series, we covered everything from conventional burial, to outlandish cryogenic preservation, and many many options in between. Since the time of posting, new legislation has passed, and other interesting options […]