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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...
Important Things Your Agent Under a Medical Power of Attorney Needs to Know from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Even if you are currently in good health, an unexpected illness or injury could leave you unable to make your own medical decisions. A document known in Texas...
The “Death Box”: One Step That Can Make a Difficult Time Easier for Your Loved Ones from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Losing a loved one is challenging enough without added complications. One way you can take some of the pain out of administering your estate is by having a...
Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Partners from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
More couples than ever are building deep, lasting relationships without ever walking down the aisle. Whether by choice, circumstance, or principle, many Americans are opting out of marriage—but...
Preparing to Meet With Your Estate Planning Attorney from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
You have decided to meet with an estate planning attorney to get your documents in order and ensure that your loved ones are protected. Now that you have...
What Happens to Roof Repairs and Insurance Claims If a Homeowner Dies? By Jason Gibson, Owner of Storm Guard Roofing of Austin
When people think about estate planning, they often focus on wills, trusts, and inheritance. What’s often overlooked is the home’s condition, especially ongoing roof repairs or insurance claims....
Talking to Aging Parents About Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Beyond the practical purpose of transferring assets and reducing taxes, an estate plan reflects love, responsibility, and values. That emotional heaviness may be part of why many families...
Facing Major Surgery? Here are a few Estate Planning Tips from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Receiving news that you need major surgery is never easy. Preparing for work absences, planning for childcare and household responsibilities, and understanding the procedure itself and your recovery...
More Than Just Legal Documents: Why I Became an Estate Planning Attorney by Katlyn Winters
At Nielsen Law, we know legal matters—especially involving life, death, and finances—can feel intimidating. Many imagine estate planning as a cold, transactional process full of confusing legal jargon....
