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Trust Funding from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
For many people, a revocable living trust is a valuable tool to ensure that their finances are well managed during periods of incapacity and that their loved ones...
No-Contest Clauses From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
We live in a litigious society. Unfortunately, even family members sometimes file lawsuits because they are dissatisfied with what their parents or loved ones leave them in a...
Savings Bonds in Estate Planning from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
A savings bond is defined as “a debt security issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to help pay for the U.S. government’s borrowing needs.” In effect,...
Charitable Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
There are many reasons why you may want to give to charity, whether it is because you want to support a cause or organization, or because it can...
Gifting to Charity from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you are considering making a donation to a public charity, you are not limited to donating cash. Your financial gifts, property, or retirement accounts can help a...
Be Prepared: Start an Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Time seems to be one thing we just can't get enough of. You spend your life working tirelessly to care for your loved ones, but still might not...
Dying Intestate from Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If an individual dies without having properly prepared an estate plan (meaning they died intestate), they can leave their family members feeling overwhelmed. There are a number of...
Administering a Hoarder’s Estate from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Hoarding is more than just being a bit messy: It is a mental disorder causing some people to have difficulty discarding items, regardless of their value, and to...
State Estate and Inheritance Taxes From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
When planning your estate, you might be worried about estate taxes. The good news is that for many families, this is not something you need to worry about....
Front-Line Workers: Protect Yourself and Your Property from Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
To all front-line and “essential” workers: Thank you for all your hard work — day in and day out (and often evenings, nights, and weekends). You work tirelessly...
