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 […]
Guardianship
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 […]
Five Considerations When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
There is no question that having children changes everything — and your estate planning is no exception. If you and your spouse pass away or become legally incapacitated, and arrangements were never made in the event of such an emergency, your minor child or children will have to be placed with a new family. Not […]
John Oliver Explains Guardianship and How to Avoid It from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
On his HBO show, Last Week Tonight, John Oliver recently provided a scary, funny, and occasionally explicit explanation of how guardianship works. The video is embedded above, and we encourage you to watch it (as long as there aren’t any children around!). What is a Guardian? As explained in the video, a guardian is […]