The number of marriages in Texas has been in steady decline for years. The reasons for this vary, but it hardly means love or romance is dead. Most young couples choose instead to cohabitate, effectively acting as a married couple without the formality of a ceremony or even creating a common law marriage. Yet, these […]
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Reviewing Your Plan after a Death from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The death of a loved one is never easy. Regardless of your relationship with the deceased, you need space and time to process and grieve your loss. Once you have had time to cope with all that has happened, you should consider updating your own estate plan in light of your loved one’s death. We […]
Caring for Your Kids and Parents From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
July is National Sandwich Generation Month, a time to honor those who are caring for both their children and their aging parents. This topic is particularly germane at present, as many parents are not only parenting their children but have also spent the last few months homeschooling them. Older children who have lost their jobs […]
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 […]