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The Lasting Impact of Obergefell on Texas Estate Planning
The 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges transformed the legal landscape for same-sex couples, granting them the constitutional right to marry nationwide. For Texas residents,...
Digital Asset Management and Planning: Protecting Your Online Life and Legacy from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Whether it is email accounts, online banking, or social media, we now live in an age where much of our lives are stored and managed digitally. While many...
Three Estate Planning Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Congratulations on your new home! Whether you are officially a first-time homeowner or are leveling up (or scaling back) to a space that better fits your life, buying...
The Risks of an Unfinished Estate Plan—and Why You Should Complete Yours from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Planning for the future, especially your own mortality, is never easy. Even when you understand the importance of creating a will or trust to protect your loved ones,...
Seven Estate Planning Traps Most People Miss from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Think back to how your life was seven years ago. Your family, your finances, your relationships, and even the accounts you use have probably changed in ways both...
Pot Trusts Explained for Families from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A pot trust, sometimes referred to as a common trust, is a way to hold money and property for a group of beneficiaries, usually children or other family members, in...
Executor Rights: How You Are Protected While Administering an Estate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Being named executor of someone’s estate is often viewed as an honor. It means the person who created the will trusted you to handle their affairs and carry...
Flying Solo: Why Estate Planning Still Matters for Single People and What to Do Next from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
As a member of the growing unmarried single people population, you may find yourself wondering who will step in to make important decisions for you if you become...
Celebrate Your Life Your Way: How to Make Funerals and Memorials Meaningful from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Many people have a childhood memory of somebody close to them passing away. Whether the deceased was a parent or grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or a family...
The Family Meeting: Not Just for Billionaires from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
For some people, the term family meeting may not bring to mind a pleasant gathering where everyone shares fond memories and warm feelings. When someone says, “We need...
