When planning for death, most people assume they will die before their beneficiaries (e.g., their spouse, children, and grandchildren). While these assumptions are often well-founded, they do not always come to pass. Sometimes a beneficiary of an estate or trust dies before the person leaving the inheritance. If this has happened to you, you may […]
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Planning After an Injury Settlement from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In the hectic and sometimes dangerous world that we live in, it is an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen and people get injured. The U.S. legal system is designed so that those who suffer injury through the avoidable fault of others can seek compensation for those injuries. Sometimes those injuries are so severe […]
Will or Trust? Picking the Right Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When starting your estate plan, it is best to understand that one size never fits all. Estate plans are best when tailored to your needs, but it raises the question of which plan is the best for you and your family? The two most common types of estate plans are Will-Based Plans and Trust-Based Plans. […]
Plan Your Estate Before Traveling From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
After months in confinement in our homes, many of us are going stir-crazy and are very eager to travel to a vacation destination. Although some states have reopened, there are several precautions to consider while you make your travel plans. First, you should follow all recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]