Who Should Be Your Successor Trustee? If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as the initial trustee so you can continue to manage your financial affairs. Eventually someone else will need to step in when you are no longer able to act due to incapacity or after your death, however. Your […]
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Front-Line Workers: Protect Yourself and Your Property from Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
To all front-line and “essential” workers: Thank you for all your hard work — day in and day out (and often evenings, nights, and weekends). You work tirelessly to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Whether you are caring for them in a hospital, therapy room, or patient’s home, you […]
Ensure You Or A Loved One Don’t Make Any Of These Five Critical Estate Planning Mistakes From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Sadly, most Americans are indifferent to estate planning – at best – or completely ignore the issue – at worst. When it comes to estate planning, however, there are some mistakes that you cannot afford to make. Below are five of the most critical estate planning mistakes. Not having an estate plan. This is the […]
Wills vs. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That Wills Can’t Avoid a guardianship of the estate. A revocable living […]