As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, the show addresses many issues that families deal with each day. For a close-knit family, such as this fictional one, estate planning is crucial to ensure that everyone is protected […]
Probate
Goodness Gracious! What Jerry Lee Lewis’ Estate Plan Could Look Like from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Celebrities can give us a glimpse into lifestyles beyond our wildest dreams. But celebrities face many of the same estate planning issues that the rest of us do, such as which tax planning strategies to use and how to divvy up assets among loved ones when they die. Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in October […]
Pros and Cons of a Family Limited Partnership from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Owning your own business or investment portfolio can be incredibly rewarding. However, to preserve the fruits of your labor and dedication, you must do everything you can to protect it. Whether you seek to protect yourself, your investments, and your family from taxes, creditors, or probate, a family limited partnership (FLP) is a strategy worth […]
Why You May Still Have to Open a Probate Proceeding from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Probate is the legal process for recognizing the validity of a person’s will after their death and appointing the nominated decision maker. This person, also known as an executor or personal representative, administers the deceased person’s estate and ensures that their money and property are transferred to the beneficiaries specified in their will. If someone […]