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Pass-Through Taxation: What You Need to Know from Austin Estate Planning Attorney John Glode
Most US businesses have a pass-through taxation structure, meaning they are not subject to corporate tax. Instead, they have their income “pass through” to their owners to be...
What Is a Devise in My Estate Plan? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
If you are thinking about creating an estate plan, you may hear some new and confusing terms that can make your head spin. To add to your bewilderment,...
What to Know about Limited Liability As You Grow Your Business from Austin Estate Planning Attorney John Glode
Owning a business involves risk. There are no guarantees that the founders of a company will get along, a product or service will sell, or market conditions or...
Investment and Distribution Trustees: Why Would I Need Both? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When creating a trust, it is common to name yourself as the initial trustee who is responsible for all aspects of administering the trust. However, when considering who...
Changing Name and Pronouns from Nielsen Law’s Frances Chlebowski
This blog has previously published articles regarding estate planning for same-sex couples – married and unmarried. In honor of Pride Month, we would like to spend some time...
Have an Etsy Store? Make Sure It Is Properly Protected from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The online marketplace Etsy has gone from a niche craft seller to one of the largest commerce companies in the world. Etsy has millions of active sellers worldwide,...
Was Your Loved One a Book Lover? Think Twice Before You Throw Them Out from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
An individual’s belongings—such as jewelry, furniture, photographs, and books—sometimes slip through the cracks of their estate plan. While certain books may be gifted to a beneficiary in a...
Business Planning – Creating a Limited Liability Entity is the Easy Part; Planning for the Future Takes Time from Austin Estate Planning Attorney John Glode
Great ideas are often turned into great businesses. Too often, however, the individuals who turn an idea into a business skip an important step – planning. Good business...
Disposition of Remains Update from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
Back in 2021, this blog presented a series of posts on the various methods for disposing of your remains after you pass away. In that series, we covered...
Planning a Barbecue is Like Planning Your Estate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
For many, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer and enjoying warm-weather activities, including a backyard barbecue with friends and family. Although a cookout may be an...
