Your children are your pride and joy. It is no surprise that at some point or another, every parent likely becomes concerned about who will care for their minor children if one or both parents die or are incapacitated. From a financial perspective, many parents turn to life insurance in an effort to take care of their family in the event of death. While it is true that life insurance is a particularly helpful financial tool to protect your loved ones, it is just as important to consider how to leave the proceeds to your minor children. Beyond this, you should also take into account how to incorporate your retirement money (IRAs and 401(k)s), another common, significant asset into your overall estate plan.
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Beneficiary Designations and Blended Families: Why You Need to Think Before You Sign from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Whether you are in your first marriage or have remarried after a divorce, blended families are a common part of modern society. That being said, it is important to understand that blended families and subsequent marriages create important and unique issues when it comes to estate planning. You may need to account for a prior […]
Did you include your grandkids in your will? 5 Tips to Avoid Common Problems from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
As we build wealth, we naturally desire to pass that financial stability to our offspring. With the grandkids, especially, we often share a special bond that makes us want to provide well for their future. However, that bond can actually turn into a weakness if proper precautions aren’t set in place. If you’re planning to […]
5 Reasons to Protect Your Retirement Account Now from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
During your lifetime, your retirement account has asset protection, but as soon as you pass that account to a loved one, that protection evaporates. This means one lawsuit and POOF! Your life long, hard earned savings could be gone. Fortunately, there is an answer. A special trust called a “Standalone Retirement Trust” (SRT) can protect […]