Happy Pride Month everyone! Last year this blog sought to provide helpful information for members of the transgender and gender non-conforming members of the LGBT+ community change their legal names and pronouns. Since last year’s post there have been some updates to the ongoing legal battle over gender affirming care for minors in Texas. The […]
Estate Planning
What Can I Not Do as Trustmaker and Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Wills and living trusts are two of the most fundamental estate planning documents. While both accomplish the same primary objective in an estate plan of directing the distributions of your money and property to your desired beneficiaries after you pass away, a revocable living trust, often referred to simply as a living trust or an inter […]
If My Will Is Filed with the Court, Will It Go through Probate? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Death is a personal and private affair that affects the deceased’s close family and friends. However, there is at least one aspect of death that may require state oversight: probate. But what does it mean to probate an estate and how does that different from when a the court requires a trusted helper to file […]
Passing the Torch: Smart Business Succession Strategies from Austin Business Planning Attorney John Glode
For many business owners, their business is one of the most valuable and important things they own. When it is time to sit down and create an estate plan, it is critical that business owners plan for their business just as they would plan for their home or finances. Effective business succession planning ensures a […]