Genealogy has long fascinated many people, and it continues to be studied by those who are interested in discovering who they descended from and what those family members were like. Many of us have gazed at black and white or sepia-tone photos of ancestors whose names we don’t know and wondered about their lives, joys, […]
Generational Planning
The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), which became effective on January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. It will have a positive impact for many older Americans but could have negative tax consequences for many […]
Does Your Estate Plan Protect Your Adult Beneficiaries? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you think you only need to create Discretionary Lifetime Trusts for young, troubled, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries, then think again. In this age of frivolous lawsuits and high divorce rates, discretionary lifetime trusts should be considered for all your beneficiaries, minors and adults alike. What Is a Discretionary Lifetime Trust? A Discretionary Lifetime Trust […]
Is a delayed inheritance really an enhanced inheritance? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Whether you have accumulated a little or a lot of wealth over your lifetime, it is likely that you have some particular thoughts on how you would like those assets to be used by loved ones after your death. Maybe you would like the assets to be used as a down payment on a home, […]