You have a minor child who depends on you for their survival, so you need to make sure they will be cared for if you are ever unable to care for them. By creating an estate plan, you can address your minor child’s care and custody and provide instructions about how your money and property […]
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What Happens to Elvis’s Legacy Now? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, died in 1977. Like most celebrities of his stature, he left behind a complicated legacy—not to mention a considerable estate. Elvis’s estate, including Graceland, ended up in the hands of his only child, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away in January at fifty-four years old. It is […]
Five Things to Know Before Including a Limited Liability Company in Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When it comes to protecting your hard-earned money and property, it is important that you have the right plan, which can include a number of tools for your unique situation. One tool that might benefit you is a limited liability company (LLC) that owns some of your accounts and property. What is a Limited Liability […]
Four Important Considerations If You Win the Lottery from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
On February 14, 2023, California state lottery officials named the winner of the largest lottery prize in United States history: Edwin Castro won an eye-popping $2.04 billion in a November 2022 lottery drawing, choosing a lump sum payment of $997.6 million instead of annual payments over three decades.[1] A lottery player in Maine recently won […]