Yes! Everyone needs a will, trust, or both to ensure your legacy is passed on in the way you intend, to provide for children, spouses, and family members, and in the case of trusts, to avoid probate. Wills and trusts are not just for the wealthy: A well-drafted plan ensures that what you do have […]
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Three Keys to Protecting Yourself from a Rogue Executor From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Unfortunately, sometimes a death in the family can bring out the worst in people. Indeed, family resentments sometimes simmer during a time of grieving – particularly when money and assets from the deceased’s estate are involved. If you are a beneficiary under a loved one’s estate plan, you may be under the assumption that those […]
A Guide to the Top 12 Must-Have Documents From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Whether you own a little or a lot, the last thing you want to do to your loved ones is leave a bureaucratic mess after you pass away or become incapacitated. This will cause the family additional stress, aside from mourning your passing or a significant deterioration in your health,. Heirs may forfeit life insurance […]
Estate Planning: Why Me, Why Now, and Is a Will Enough? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
You have worked hard for years, have family members and friends you care about, and have approached a time in your life when “estate planning” sounds like something you should do, but you are not exactly sure why. You may feel that you are not wealthy enough or old enough to bother or care. Or […]