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Business Planning – Creating a Limited Liability Entity is the Easy Part; Planning for the Future Takes Time from Austin Estate Planning Attorney John Glode

Great ideas are often turned into great businesses. Too often, however, the individuals who turn an idea into a business skip an important step – planning. Good business planning begins with discussions among the owners of a business and their professional advisors, including lawyers, accountants, insurance, and financial professionals. Once the issues are discussed and […]

Planning a Barbecue is Like Planning Your Estate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

For many, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer and enjoying warm-weather activities, including a backyard barbecue with friends and family. Although a cookout may be an informal affair, planning is crucial to its success. This is true for estate planning, too. Just as preparations are necessary for a successful cookout, a little planning […]

National Home Remodeling Month – How Remodeling Your Home Could Impact Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Spring is associated with renewal, and as the weather gets warmer, many homeowners turn their attention to renovation projects. Each May, the home remodeling industry and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrate National Home Remodeling Month. In 2023, over 17 million home remodeling projects are expected to be undertaken in the United States. […]

The Death of Raquel Welch and What Her Estate Plan Is (or Might Be) from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Raquel Welch, whose acting career spanned five decades, passed away in February at the age of eighty-two. Welch appeared in more than thirty films and fifty television series, won a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, Welch was more than an actress. She was also a savvy […]