“No, I am your father.” These words, uttered by James Earl Jones in his voice-over role as Darth Vader, are indelible in the minds of Star Wars fans. Jones is also well known for voicing Mufasa in The Lion King and a series of cable news promotions in which he declared, “This is CNN.” But Jones’s […]
Legacy Planning
How Is Business Succession Planning Relevant to My Estate Plan? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Studies consistently find that only about 25–35 percent of Americans have an estate plan, a shockingly low rate when you consider that, in the absence of a plan, the state—not you or your family—decides what happens to your assets, including your business interests. The overall business succession planning rate is higher, with about two-thirds of business […]
Three Important Concerns Self-Employed Individuals Should Address from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Being self-employed is no easy task. You are the owner, and in some cases, the only employee. While you may have more freedom than the average worker, a lot of responsibilities lie on your shoulders. Working together, we can craft a comprehensive estate plan that will help you address three important concerns you may have. […]
Disposition of Remains Update from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
Back in 2021, this blog presented a series of posts on the various methods for disposing of your remains after you pass away. In that series, we covered everything from conventional burial, to outlandish cryogenic preservation, and many many options in between. Since the time of posting, new legislation has passed, and other interesting options […]