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Things to Consider Before Accepting Your Inheritance from Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The news that you will be receiving an inheritance is often bittersweet because it means that somebody close to you has passed away. But you might also have...
Top Four Estate Planning Questions to Answer When Using ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Welcoming a child into the family is a major milestone in every parent’s life, especially if you have utilized assisted reproductive technology (ART). With this blessing comes the...
Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Real Impact on Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2 percent of all infants born in the United States (83,946 in 2019) were...
Steps For Starting the End-of-Life Conversation from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
No one wants to discuss death and dying. And yet, it’s a critical time in everyone’s life and one for which we know we need to prepare. While...
Why Can’t I Use a DIY Website for My Estate Plan? from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
There are many software programs, as well as websites, that sell do-it-yourself estate planning documents. These websites and form tools seem to offer a convenient and cost-effective alternative...
What Is a Nongrantor Trust? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Every trust has at least three important roles. One, the grantor (sometimes known as the trustmaker), the person who creates the trust. Two, the trustee, the person who...
A Right of Occupancy Trust from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is about protecting you and your loved ones. Sometimes this can be a difficult endeavor when there is a loved one who may require additional support...
How to Keep Your Child’s Inheritance Out of Your In-Law’s Hands from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
About 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Regardless of how you feel about your child’s spouse, you must face the...
Questions You Should Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Creating an estate plan is a personal and often emotional undertaking, making the selection of your estate planning attorney of the utmost importance. Here are some questions you...
Make Sure Your Estate Plan Is Not Missing These Important Points from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Roughly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com.[1] If you are among the minority of US adults who have...
