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 […]
Travel
Answering Senior Citizen’s Common Estate Planning Questions from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
According to a study conducted by Caring.com, the percentage of people aged fifty-five and older who have created a will has fallen in the past two years, from 60 percent to 44 percent since 2019.[1] Although creating or updating your estate planning may seem like a daunting task, a proper estate plan can help answer […]
Dying in a Foreign Country from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The death of a loved one can be one of the most disorienting life events. But if a loved one dies while traveling in a foreign country, the emotional and bureaucratic burdens can multiply exponentially. Contact the United States Bureau of Consular Affairs If foreign local authorities report a death to a US embassy or […]
Plan Your Estate Before Traveling From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
After months in confinement in our homes, many of us are going stir-crazy and are very eager to travel to a vacation destination. Although some states have reopened, there are several precautions to consider while you make your travel plans. First, you should follow all recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]