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What Happens to Roof Repairs and Insurance Claims If a Homeowner Dies? By Jason Gibson, Owner of Storm Guard Roofing of Austin

When people think about estate planning, they often focus on wills, trusts, and inheritance. What’s often overlooked is the home’s condition, especially ongoing roof repairs or insurance claims. For many families in Austin and Travis County, the home is the estate’s largest asset. Unresolved roof damage or open insurance claims can cause delays, confusion, and unexpected […]

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Caution: Writing Your Own Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Costly Unintended Consequences from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

One goal of estate planning is to ensure assets, including your home, pass to chosen beneficiaries quickly and inexpensively. In real estate, a common strategy to avoid probate is adding others to the title of the property, such as a spouse, children, or other beneficiaries. Many who use this strategy are banking on using the “rights […]

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Five Things to Know Before Including a Limited Liability Company in Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

When it comes to protecting your hard-earned money and property, it is important that you have the right plan, which can include a number of tools for your unique situation. One tool that might benefit you is a limited liability company (LLC) that owns some of your accounts and property. What is a Limited Liability Company? […]

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