As the old adage goes “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Referred to as Murphy’s law, this well-known saying has no mercy. Sadly, estate planning is no exception to its wrath. There is hope! Below are five-estate planning mistakes and how to fix them: Incorrect guardian for your children: Your estate plan is […]
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What the 2018 Midterm Elections Mean For Your Estate Plan From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is meant to be an ongoing process, not a one-time transaction. In the same way that you never stop budgeting, saving, and investing as you go through life, it is also sensible to see estate planning as a lifelong project. Let’s look at some of the considerations you should make now that the […]
5 Reasons to Protect Your Retirement Accounts Now From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
During your lifetime, your retirement account has good asset protection, but as soon as you pass that account to a loved one, that protection could evaporate. This means one lawsuit and POOF! Your life long, hard earned savings could be gone. Your heirs could be left penniless. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem. […]
Creating an Estate Plan to Avoid Family Feuds From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Family Feuds may be fun to watch when Steve Harvey is reading the questions and telling the jokes. It is, however, not fun to watch a feud play out among your own family. Thankfully there are a few steps you can take with your estate plan to ensure your wishes are met and any family […]