Posted on: January 4, 2024
Mark your calendars: January 28 is International LEGO Day, which celebrates the date when the patent for the globally famous plastic brick system was filed. Since the 1940s, people have created their own worlds, brick by brick, with LEGOs. With an estate plan, you can help your loved ones build a great future. Make your […]
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Posted on: December 21, 2023
In this imaginative letter, the fictional character Gretl Von Trapp of "The Sound of Music" shares her reflections and estate planning insights with her parents, Captain Georg and Maria Von Trapp. Dear Father and Maria, As I sit on a bench at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, memories of our melodies and adventures in […]
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Posted on: December 20, 2023
During the holiday season, the challenge of caring for aging parents often comes to the forefront. Drawing lessons from Jonathan Franzen's "The Corrections," this post delves into navigating family care dynamics, offering valuable insights for those facing similar family situations. Understanding and Empathy in Aging "The Corrections" paints a vivid picture of Alfred's battle with […]
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Posted on: December 19, 2023
On a Saturday in December, you might do some holiday shopping at the Domain. And perhaps, if you find yourself with a Woodford Reserve Manhattan cocktail at Maggiano's, with Frank Sinatra and Perry Como on the soundtrack, your mind might wander in a slightly transgressive direction. Drawing inspiration from an unlikely source, "The Godfather" movies, […]
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Posted on: December 18, 2023
Amid Austin's vibrant life, parents often juggle professional responsibilities and family time. Perhaps while enjoying a weekend at Lake Austin Spa Resort, legacy planning becomes increasingly relevant when one gets a chance to remove oneself from the daily hustle and find time to reflect on the longer term. Effective legacy planning strategies for professionals balancing […]
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Posted on: December 11, 2023
During the holiday season, navigating estate transitions often surface in family discussions. It's a subject that touches the lives of many, especially those who find themselves managing the delicate balance between caring for minor children and assisting aging parents. This guide, focusing on "navigating family estate transitions," aims to provide clarity and direction for families […]
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Posted on: December 7, 2023
In the bustling lives of young professionals, where career growth, technological advancements, and social dynamics take center stage, the thought of estate planning often seems like a distant echo from a future far away. However, the reality is quite different. Estate planning is not just a script for the silver-haired; it's a critical roadmap, and […]
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Posted on: December 5, 2023
About two out of three Americans will die without a will. This is known as dying intestate. There are reasons to avoid intestacy. While the reasons for not having a will vary, the result is the same for everyone: they do not get to choose who receives their property when they die. Instead, their money […]
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Posted on: December 3, 2023
Adding a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation to an account allows the assets (money and property) in that account to be passed to a named beneficiary when the original account holder dies. Like trusts, POD and TOD accounts bypass probate. They are also fast, easy, and usually free to set up. However, they do […]
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