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The New Basis at Death Rule from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Only two things are certain in life — death and taxes. However, the proper planning can help your loved ones experience fewer tax headaches due to the Basis...
Traveling South for the Winter From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Just like birds, cooler weather drives many people to head south. If this is in your plan this coming autumn or winter, there are a few things to...
Estate Plans & Low Interest Rates From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
COVID-19 has deeply impacted the economy in the United States and this will likely continue for a long time. As a result of the pandemic, interest rates continue...
Familial Disputes Over Property From Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Far too many families end up fighting, or at least experiencing tension, over a family inheritance, but it does not have to be that way. Many families have...
Probate’s Effect on Inheritance From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
No one looks forward to the passing of a loved one, but many people cannot help but wonder about a future inheritance. Often when a person dies and...
Avoiding Frozen Bank Accounts from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Nothing can truly prepare a person for such a loss. However,...
Stories and Values in Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Passing Your Stories and Values to Future Generations Money tends to be focus of an estate plan, but the one's riches of wisdom, values and experiences, can be...
Multilevel Business Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Franchise and multilevel marketing (MLM) businesses are often attractive because they offer people the chance to start a small business with a well-known brand and an established business...
What is a Guardianship? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Guardianship, also, referred to as conservatorship in some states, is a legal process, utilized when a person is not able to make or communicate safe or sound decisions...
Fund Education With a Trust from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Setting money aside for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education is a great way to provide for their future, but sometimes there will be an excess. For example,...
