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Recipe for a Suitable Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Misconceptions about who needs an estate plan abound. Most people believe that estate planning is only for extremely wealthy business moguls or celebrities. But that could not be...
Dying in a Foreign Country from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The death of a loved one can be one of the most disorienting life events. But if a loved one dies while traveling in a foreign country, the...
A Tale of Two Celebrities from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The death of an iconic figure can sometimes impact us deeply because it reminds us of our shared humanity. With a celebrity's passing, we realize that death is...
Choosing a Corporate Trustee from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Making plans for your assets after you pass away is not the most exciting thing to do. It involves thinking about situations that may cause feelings of fear...
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
According to data provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 1.9% of all infants born in the United States in 2018 were conceived using assisted reproductive...
Medallion Signature Guarantee from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A medallion signature guarantee (MSG) is a unique tool used to protect the transfer of certain accounts and property from fraudulent transfers and may be required during the transfer of...
How to Own Your Second Home from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Real estate encompasses not only one's primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership for...
Refinancing Your Property from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The mortgage business is booming in many parts of the country, including here in Austin. Historically low interest rates have created an almost frenzied environment with homeowners scrambling...
How Trusts Have Helped Athletes from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is not just about what happens when you die. Proper estate planning takes into consideration all aspects of your life and how to protect your accounts...
The 2020 Election: Baby Blue Wave from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Now that the election is over, what next? There is still a lot of uncertainty over the results and the effects that will follow. It appears that Joe...
