As parents age and their physical and mental capacities diminish, it is natural for their adult children (recognizing the parents’ decreasing ability to care for themselves) to step in and help them. Often, a specific child will take over the bulk of the responsibilities, such as taking the parent to doctor’s appointments or the attorney’s […]
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Make Sure Your Kids Are Prepared with This Summer Camp Checklist From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
After two years, summer camps are expected to be back in full swing this year after the pandemic forced them to close or operate at limited capacity. Camp is a great opportunity for kids to make new friends, try new activities, and gain self-confidence and resilience. But as parents and counselors know, a lot of […]
What Can You Do to Preserve your Frequent Traveler Miles? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
For the past couple of years, one thing that people may not be doing is traveling by airplane. Yet, many of us are still enrolled in miles programs with various airlines. If you’re a frequent airline traveler, one of your estate planning concerns may be what will happen to your accumulated miles once you’re gone. They […]
Estate Planning for Stay-at-Home Parents from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Most American strive to earn a decent-sized paycheck to support themselves and their families when they go to work. Stay-at-home parents, however, work to provide valuable nonfinancial contributions to their families everyday. They make sure that the home runs smoothly and that their family members have what they need to be successful and happy. If […]