OK, great! The first step is always the hardest, but you’ve finally decided it’s time to meet with an estate planning attorney and get your affairs in order. It’s time to make sure your family is protected. Now that you’ve scheduled your initial meeting, what’s the next step? You can do one of two things: (1) […]
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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 […]
What is a Guardianship? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Guardianship, also, referred to as conservatorship in some states, is a legal process, utilized when a person is not able to make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his/her person and/or property or has become susceptible to fraud or undue influence. A guardian is an individual who cares for someone, often a minor child, […]
Preparing for Your Disabled Child to Turn 18 From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
When your child is under the age of 18, you, as their parent, can make most, if not all decisions, on their behalf. However, when your child turns 18, the law views them as an adult, and you no longer have the ability to control what and how decisions are made, or even receive relevant […]