Money and property may be the most discussed types of wealth that a person owns, but the riches of their experience and wisdom can mean even more to loved ones down the line. Reinforcement of legacy and family traditions can be built into your estate plan alongside your wishes regarding the distribution of your money, […]
Generational Planning
What Happens to An Adult Child Living at Home When Their Parents Pass Away? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Today more young adults are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1940s. While there are many different opinions about this trend and the cause of its recent prevalence, the primary motivation for young adults staying at home with their parents is usually related to finances. Most adult children who […]
Are Pensions Treated the Same in Your Estate Plan as Other Retirement Accounts? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The first private pension plan in the United States was established in the late 1800s. Through 1980, nearly 40 percent of Americans were covered by a traditional employer-funded pension. But employer-provided retirement plans have now largely shifted away from pensions to retirement savings vehicles like 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) that place most […]
Inspiring Action: The Guide to Creating or Updating Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Creating or revising an estate plan can feel overwhelming, causing many people to procrastinate. Those procrastinators are among friends, as roughly 2/3 of Americans currently do not have any form of estate plan. However, the longer you put it off, the more potential there is to be caught unprepared in an emergency. So how can […]