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 […]
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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 […]
American Heart Month: Who Should Be My Medical Agent? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month, an effort to urge Americans to join the fight against heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women. It is also a great opportunity to consider who is the best person to act as your medical agent if you […]