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Can Someone Else Pay for My Estate Plan? From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Every adult should have an estate plan, yet surprisingly, most Americans do not. The perceived cost of creating one is...
The Perils of Joint Property Ownership from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own them jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint ownership, specifically...
Estate Planning for Pets from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Few US adults have an estate plan. Even fewer have included a pet in their plan. Perhaps you have an estate plan that addresses who will take your...
Pros and Cons of Naming Many Residuary Beneficiaries in a Will or Trust from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
You have meticulously created your estate plan to ensure that it includes and addresses all of your most important assets (accounts and property). You have reviewed your asset...
Can I Leave My Spouse Out of My Estate Plan? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The relationship between spouses is special in all contexts, not the least of which is the estate planning context. In many instances, you can exclude people (known as...
What Conditions Can I Put on My Child’s Inheritance? by Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Ask any parent about their goals for estate planning, and their first answer will be their wish to provide for their children. This goal is most effectively accomplished...
What to Bring to Your First Meeting with Your Business Lawyer from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Many Americans dream of leaving their nine-to-five job to start their own business—and in recent years, more people than ever have been doing it. A record number of...
A Trust for Fluffy or Fido? Why Every Pet Parent Needs to Consider a Pet Trust Today from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is about protecting what is important to you. Although much of the traditional estate planning conversation focuses on surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, and charities, many pet...
To the Millennials: The Time to Plan Is Now from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
As a millennial, you are contributing to the workforce in a major way and are making positive changes in the world around you. We understand that your concerns...
Don’t Let Your Estate Plan Go Up in Smoke from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
It's fair to say that estate planning has never been truly popular. Research shows that, in 2024, less than one-third of Americans report having a will.[1] And even fewer...
