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Is Our Home Community Property or Separate Property, and Why Does It Matter? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When two people get married, the property they obtain during their marriage is called marital property. This includes anything from real property like homes and rental properties, stock...
Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale about Conservatorships from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement trending on social...
What if I Can Only Find Copies of My Estate Planning Documents from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
If you were to ask attorneys across the country how often they get phone calls like the following, the answer (“Very frequently”) may surprise you. The phone call...
Important Estate Planning Decisions From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
For many people, the thought of doing any estate planning strikes fear into their hearts. It can be uncomfortable to even consider the possibility of no longer being...
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Fiduciary from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A comprehensive estate plan consists of several documents designed to accomplish three important things. First, they lay out your wishes for the handling of your money and property...
Planning For Your Digital Legacy from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler
The phrase “estate planning” conjures certain images. Most people find themselves thinking of who will take care of them when they’re unable to make medical or financial decisions....
What Is a Separate Revocable Living Trust? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When a couple engages in estate planning, one of the first questions tackled by their estate planning attorney is whether it makes sense for the couple to use...
Who Should Attend Trust and Estate Administration Meetings? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A loved one’s passing is felt by their entire surviving family. But when it comes to carrying out the decedent’s final wishes, not everyone has an equal say....
Divorce, Marriage, and Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Divorce is more common now than it was in the past, as is remarriage. Depending on how long a prior marriage lasted, the former couple may have engaged...
The Basics of Basis: What You Need to Know from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
“Basis” is a term used frequently in tax law. But for many, the term is unfamiliar and intimidating—perhaps something they feel is better left to a certified public...
