It is important to think carefully about your ability or willingness to serve as an executor or trustee for someone else. If a family member or friend has asked you to serve as the executor of his or her estate or as trustee of a trust he or she is creating, there are a number […]
Liz Nielsen
Self-Proved Wills in Texas
Preparing for one’s passing is stressful enough, but it can be aggravated by worries regarding the validity of a will. Individuals want to ensure that they are leaving something behind for their loved ones, and it would be impossible to properly distribute their property if the court does not find their will to be valid. […]
Spring Cleaning: Time to Clean Up Your Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Your estate plan, like your home, periodically needs a thorough clean up. Your life circumstances are constantly changing, and an estate plan that perfectly met your needs a couple of years ago may now be cluttered with outdated provisions or documents. With spring fast approaching, now is the time to dust off your estate plan […]
Drafting a Valid Holographic Will in Texas from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, many concerned citizens have begun to seek out professionals to draft their wills and update any pre-existing plans they have. The fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus has highlighted the importance of preparing an estate plan. Still, the current demand for estate […]