Ellen Williamson | The Basics of Estate Planning for Family Lawyers

We’re excited to welcome Ellen Williamson to the Texas Family Law Insiders podcast today. Ellen has been practicing law for over 15 years. Located in Dallas, her firm, Ellen Williamson Law PC, focuses on legal matters relating to estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Outside of the office, she’s an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner.We’ve invited her on the show today to walk us through what family lawyers need to know about estate planning, including:The 3 critical items included in an estate planThe magic wand of estate planning—this is like the difference between having regular dental cleanings and a root canalWills vs Trusts, which is best financially (plus other available options)How divorce affects your will and what people need to know about guardianship for the minor childrenYours, mine, and ours—creative ways for blended families to avoid conflict Plus much more