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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Posted on: November 27, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, parents sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging parents often face a whirlwind of responsibilities. It's a time when the season's joy can be overshadowed by the demands of caregiving on both ends of the spectrum. This unique challenge calls for specialized holiday wellness strategies tailored for those who […]
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Posted on: November 15, 2023
Strolling through The Domain, with its vibrant storefronts and the hum of shoppers, you pause to respond to a text message. It's your mother mentioning she's not feeling too well today—nothing urgent, but enough to cloud your mind with concern. You glance down at your toddler tugging at your hand, her patience wearing thin, signaling […]
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Posted on: November 13, 2023
Austin family values intertwine with the complexities of modern life, such that many parents find themselves in a unique position. They are not only nurturing their minor children but also contemplating the future care of their aging parents. As an experienced Austin estate planning attorney, I often encounter clients grappling with a critical question: How […]
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