Estate planning covers more than just financial matters. Many use their estate plan to pass along their values as well as their wealth. One way to do this is to give thanks with your estate plan, by designating charitable giving or specific gifts that will help ensure your legacy. It is important, however, to balance […]
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Murphy’s Law and Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
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 […]
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 […]
Why Receiving an Inheritance Changes Your Estate Plan From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Receiving an inheritance is a huge blessing but, if not handled properly, can also become a curse. Often times, the inheritor does not know what to do with the new asset and runs into financial trouble, squandering most, if not all of it. This could happen due to the inheritor having outstanding creditor issues or […]