The United States of America celebrates its independence on July 4th, but you can rest assured that you too can declare independence for your family — from court interference. Life can be unpredictable. Whether it is a financial issue, the birth or adoption of a child, sickness or incapacity, it is important to be prepared […]
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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 […]
Estate Planning When Not All of Your Kids are in the Family Business from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Owning your own business can be a great endeavor that takes a lot of passion and drive. Many small business owners focus on the day-to-day management and growth of the business, rather than thinking about a time when he or she may not be in the business. This is a far too common mistake. Future […]
Five Surprisingly Common Baby Boomer Estate Planning Mistakes from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Baby boomers – the first generation tasked with the responsibility of planning for and funding their golden years. This generation, which includes those born between 1946 and 1964, have entered and continue to enter into retirement. As they make this financial transition into retirement, many are learning that they have made some of the most typical baby boomer estate planning mistakes.