Guardian of the Estate

Financial Power of Attorney: Why Do I Need This? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler

When you hear the words “Estate Plan” you may immediately think of a Will or a Trust, those final set of instructions of what to do with money and property after you have passed away. However, ask any estate planning attorney, and you’ll learn that a complete estate plan involves a collection of documents which […]

Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale about Conservatorships from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement trending on social media. What is this movement all about? And why should average Americans care? Let’s take a walkthrough of conservatorships and some of their pitfalls. In 2008, pop […]