Starting a new job is an exciting new chapter in your life. Depending on the employee onboarding process, there can be a lot of moving parts. You may feel overwhelmed by the introduction and review of the many different types of employee benefits. Not only are there forms to be filled out, they need to […]
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To Have, but Not to Hold? Common Law Marriage and Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Marriage as a legal institution has taken a variety of forms throughout history. As society evolves, how we identify marriage in our society also changes. While not lawful everywhere, in Texas a couple may be deemed married without having participated in judicial or religious ceremonies. These marriages are called common law marriages. Their existence creates […]
Can a Disabled Person Be a Fiduciary Agent? From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
An important element of creating an estate plan is choosing a responsible party to handle your legal, medical, and financial affairs if you become unable to manage them yourself (i.e., become incapacitated) or die. The individual or entity you choose must be someone whom you can trust to make crucial and often time-sensitive decisions, who […]
The Lesson Plan for Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In honor of the recent Teacher Appreciation Week (the first week of May), we are taking this opportunity to say a bit “thank you” our teachers for their time and dedication to teaching the future generation. Teacher, you provide the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure the success of tomorrow’s leaders. We are here to make […]