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Decanting: Redoing Your Loved One’s Estate Plan from Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In a constantly evolving world, having the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances is a valuable trait. But is flexibility less important in estate planning than in other...
Life Insurance and Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A common misconception people have about life insurance is that they only need to designate their spouse, child, or loved one as the beneficiary of the policy to...
All About Life Insurance from Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Part of protecting your loved ones when you pass away is making sure that you have a proper estate plan in place. Another aspect is making sure that...
Why You Might Want to Probate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Avoiding probate is a common goal for individuals deciding how they want their money and property to be handled when they pass. It is a worthy one and...
Trust Funding: Is Everything Titled Correctly? From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Working with an attorney to draft a trust agreement for estate planning purposes is an important step. But just getting the document drafted and signed is not enough....
Estate Planning Awareness Week: The Importance to You and Your Loved Ones of Having an Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week...
Myths We Tell Ourselves about Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it is not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with an estate plan requires us to face...
Four Steps for Selling An Estate Home – Guest Post by Skelly Agency
Today we have a special guest post on selling an Estate Home from Skelly Agency, a local Austin real estate firm. If you find yourself dealing with the enormous...
Estate Planning Movies from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
It’s no secret that people love to watch dramatizations of their legal system in action. Nearly every law school student can point to fond memories of watching Perry...
Why Singles Should Worry about Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
As a single individual, you may feel overwhelmed about estate planning. If you don't have many assets, you may wonder if an estate plan is even worth it. ...
