When it comes to returning to school in the fall, the details may still be unknown. Will students be attending classes in person, or will classes continue to be online? Will college students be allowed on campus, or will they be staying home for the fall semester? One thing is certain: education will still be […]
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Marital Agreements and Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
It is not uncommon for couples to enter into marital agreements stating what property is separately owned by each spouse and the property rights each spouse will have in the event of separation, divorce, or death. They are most common when one or both of the spouses is wealthy, owns a family business, or expects […]
3 Ways to Avoid Probate Costs from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
The bad news: When a deceased person’s estate (all of their money and property) has to go through probate (the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s money and property), it can be subject to a variety of costs stemming from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, and courts, as well as potential delays. The good news: […]
Wills are Public Record from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. Wills are filed at the courthouse, and therefore probated estates become a matter of public record and can be seen by everyone. That means your nosy neighbor Nellie can simply go down to […]