Below are a few excuses you may tell yourself as to why you do not need to do your estate planning. Spoiler alert – you might be very wrong. “I don’t have enough money to need a will” This is one of the most common reasons people don’t have a will. But wills are about […]
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When Is “Living Probate” Necessary? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you become incapacitated, who is going to take care of you? You will not be able to make medical decisions for yourself and you will not be able to manage your day-to-day affairs. If you do not have the appropriate estate plan in place, your family may be headed to the probate court for […]
Should Your Child’s Guardian and Trustee be the Same Person? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer
If you have overheard any discussion about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee” tossed around in the conversation. When it comes to estate planning, who will be ultimately in charge of your minor child is an important decision that requires consideration of many factors. Although there is no substitute for […]
How to Choose a Guardian for Yourself from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. With each passing day, there are more choices to be made. But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Before that time comes, there is one important decision you need to make. Who […]