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Reasons Why a Trust Might Terminate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Nothing lasts forever. While trusts can stretch across generations and keep valuable money and property within a family, no trust has unlimited funds or an interminable time horizon....
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts at Your Death? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
According to Statista, more than 295 million people in the United States use social media.[1] If you are an avid social media user, have you considered what will...
Five Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Social Media Presence from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Social media is about putting yourself out there to connect with people, sometimes all over the world. If you are a social media influencer, not only are you...
Affidavit of Heirship in Texas by Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
If you are trying to sell a house that you inherited, it is possible that you are considering signing an Affidavit of Heirship. An Affidavit of Heirship is...
The Impact of Fender Benders on Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In the words of George R. R. Martin’s fictional characters from the noble house Stark, “Winter is coming.” Along with this change of seasons comes a change in driving...
Mental Health Considerations in Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
It is okay to not be okay. Removing the stigma of mental health starts with realizing that many people—about one in five of all US adults--are affected by...
What Is HEMS and Why Is It Included in My Trust? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In the world of estate planning, you may come across the acronym HEMS from time to time. HEMS stands for “health, education, maintenance, or support” and is frequently...
Britney Spears and Fiduciary Duty from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
It's usually rare for the worlds of estate planning and pop culture to cross paths, outside of an Oscar's Remembrance reel. However, the #FreeBritney movement has thrown a...
Estate Planning For Student Athletes from Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
It is a new era for college student-athletes, who can now (as of July 1, 2021) profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). A change to the long-standing...
First Responders and Planning for the Unthinkable from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Dear first responders, thank you for all that you do for us! We understand that being the first one on the scene can come with many different risks....
