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Debunking Common Misconceptions with Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Estate planning often feels complex, leading many people to rely on common misconceptions that can have devastating consequences for their loved ones and their legacy. From who can...
Do I Need a Will or a Trust? Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Yes, everyone needs an estate plan, regardless of whether that plan is centered around a will or a trust. These important tools ensure that your legacy will be...
Help! This Probate Is Taking Forever! from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
After a loved one dies, their money and property that goes through probate must be distributed to the people legally entitled to it, either according to a last...
Nosy Neighbor Nellie Can Find Out About Your Probate by Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
We tend to think of death as a private affair, something that is only for the family to address. It can be easy to forget that some parts...
Trust Funding: Setting Your Trustee Up for Success from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
A revocable living trust can serve as a valuable estate planning tool to help ensure that your finances remain well managed if you become incapacitated (unable to manage...
How to Help Your Loved Ones (and Your Life Savings) Avoid Probate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Ask any estate planning attorney and many will admit a main goal of clients it to avoid probate. Even in states where the process is quicker and easier,...
Being Deployed? Here Is What You Need to Do from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
You have just received your orders, and you will be deployed shortly. No matter how soon you are leaving, there is still time to ensure that your affairs...
Estate Tax Exemption Increased to $15 million in 2026 by Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Beginning January 1st, 2026, the federal estate tax exemption will rise to $15 million per individual and $30 million for couples filing jointly due to the enactment of...
Planning for Real Estate in a Foreign Country from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
The allure of a foreign land—perhaps where the weather is milder, the pace of life slower, and the cost of living lower—is a dream for many Americans who...
Minimalism May Be Great for Your Life but Not for Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
In a modern world marked by information overload, overflowing inboxes, nonstop notifications, and the constant pressure to accumulate more stuff, minimalism offers a compelling counternarrative. Born from the mid-twentieth...
