Being named as a successor trustee in someone’s revocable living trust document can be considered a great honor. But with that honor comes responsibility. Whether you were appointed to this role due to someone’s death or incapacity, we are here to assist you with understanding your role in the trust administration process and to offer […]
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Who Should Be My Successor Trustee? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Who Should Be Your Successor Trustee? If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as the initial trustee so you can continue to manage your financial affairs. Eventually someone else will need to step in when you are no longer able to act due to incapacity or after your death, however. Your […]
Moving to Austin? Get ready to update your estate plan! from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
If you are one of the 169 people moving to Austin every day, you know that moving can be a headache. There are so many things to get done to ensure a smooth transition from one home to the next. And when you move from one state to the next, the headaches just seem to […]
Recipe for a Suitable Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Misconceptions about who needs an estate plan abound. Most people believe that estate planning is only for extremely wealthy business moguls or celebrities. But that could not be further from the truth. Estate planning is the process of making decisions about what happens to you, your money, and your property when you pass away or […]