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What Happens to Your Car When You Die? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Have you considered what will happen to your automobile after your death? In 2019, it is projected that there will be 281.3 million registered vehicles in the United...
Can I Refuse an Inheritance? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Why would anyone want to refuse an inheritance? Although it is surprising to many, there are several circumstances when declining an inheritance can be beneficial. The law does...
Caution: Your Traditional Asset Protection Plan May Fail, by Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
You may not know exactly what asset protection is, but you likely have already engaged in it at some point during your life. In fact, you probably currently...
Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Estate planning offers many ways to leave your inheritance to your children, but it’s just as important to know what not to do. Here are some common estate...
Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make and How to Avoid Them, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Farming or ranching can be more than a means of livelihood; it is often also about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers and...
It’s (Estate) Planning Season for Farmers, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
For each season, there is planning that you must do on the farm. In order to be successful, this planning must be done thoughtfully and in advance. Your...
Which life events that require an immediate estate plan update? from Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Estate planning is the process of developing a strategy for the care and management of your estate if you become incapacitated or upon your death. One commonly known...
Funeral Planning: How a Remembrance and Services Memorandum Can Help, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Few enjoy planning their own funeral, but making those arrangements in advance for yourself may be one of the most thoughtful acts you can do for your loved...
Even Vampires Need Estate Planning by Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Yes, even the undead need an estate plan. Go ahead and laugh. But as we’ve learned from the likes of The Vampire Chronicles, the Twilight saga, and HBO’s...
How to Make Your Inheritance Last, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
How to Make Your Inheritance Last, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen A 2012 study by Ohio State researcher Jay Zagorsky found that about one-third of Americans...
