by attorney-austin | Apr 7, 2010 | Estate Planning, Family
Over a million Americans will untie the knot this year (about half as many as those who say “I do.”), about half as many as those who say I do. While most in the throes of divorce are too caught up with the business at hand to think of the long-term... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
If a member of the GLBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan, or relying upon a Will, Joint Tenancy, or Tenancy in Common as an estate plan, is tantamount to giving up control of... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
If you own a car, then you know it requires regular servicing in order to perform well and be reliable. More than likely, your car came with a recommended schedule for service, based on how many miles it has been driven; after a certain number of miles, you need to... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
People make many mistakes in estate planning. Several examples of mistakes are given, including procrastination, failure to update, improper fiduciary choices, leaving assets outright, etc. We have all heard about estate planning. But many of us have misconceptions.... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
Common Asset Protection Mistakes in Estate Planning We all know that estate planning includes decisions about what should happen to our assets upon our death or disability. However, people often overlook asset protection issues and strategies in the estate planning...