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 […]
Legacy Planning
The Death of Raquel Welch and What Her Estate Plan Is (or Might Be) from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Raquel Welch, whose acting career spanned five decades, passed away in February at the age of eighty-two. Welch appeared in more than thirty films and fifty television series, won a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, Welch was more than an actress. She was also a savvy […]
Steps For Starting the End-of-Life Conversation from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
No one wants to discuss death and dying. And yet, it’s a critical time in everyone’s life and one for which we know we need to prepare. While many people have the desire to share their wishes, something is preventing people from having end-of-life conversations with their families. As an important part of estate planning, healthcare […]
Can a Trust Own Your Business after You Die? From Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The short answer to the title question is yes, your trust can own your business after you die. The longer legal answer is there are a number of considerations that may impact your trust’s ability to own a business after your death. One such consideration is the type of business interest you own. Is the […]