A comprehensive estate plan consists of several documents designed to accomplish three important things. First, they lay out your wishes for the handling of your money and property during life and at death. Second, they explain your medical wishes if you are no longer able to make them yourself or communicate them to others. Third, […]
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Who Should Attend Trust and Estate Administration Meetings? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A loved one’s passing is felt by their entire surviving family. But when it comes to carrying out the decedent’s final wishes, not everyone has an equal say. In fact, in many cases, only one person—the executor (for a will) or trustee (for a trust)—plays a role in carrying out the final wishes. This role includes […]
Multigenerational Wealth Transfer Checklist from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation.[1] To help your loved ones avoid becoming part of this multigenerational wealth transfer statistic, you need to educate and update your family about your wealth transfer goals and the […]
How a New Job Can Affect Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Starting a new job is an exciting new chapter in your life. Depending on the employee onboarding process, there can be a lot of moving parts. You may feel overwhelmed by the introduction and review of the many different types of employee benefits. Not only are there forms to be filled out, they need to […]