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Surprise! You Can’t Easily Disinherit Your Spouse in the U.S., from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Believe it or not, in the U.S. it isn’t easy to disinherit your spouse. But the same is not true for other family members — generally, you can...
Nosey Neighbor Natasha Can Find Out About Your Probate. Really. From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Most people think of probate as a private process. However, since wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become a matter of public record. That means your...
Welcome to Austin! Now it’s time to Break Up with your Old State. From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
You’ve said your goodbyes and your furniture and household goods are on a truck. Soon you’ll be heading to Austin, Texas, ready to enjoy the warm weather and...
Nielsen Law Celebrates an Anniversary by Performing Community Service, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
In September, Nielsen Law celebrated the anniversary of its opening. Attorney Liz Nielsen, Paralegal Meg Yetter, and Client Relationship Manager Keith Vance spent several hours in community service...
HELP! This Probate Is Taking Forever!!! from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
After a loved one dies, his or her estate must be settled. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take what seems...
Your Estate Planning Binder: Tips for Proper Care and Maintenance, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
You finally crossed “getting your estate plan done” off your list, and you’ve (rightly) breathed a huge sigh of relief. By tackling this challenge, you’ve not only established...
10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know...
How Your Trust Can Help a Loved One Who Struggles with Addiction from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Substance addiction is by no means rare, impacting as many as 40 million people, or more than one in seven Americans. Because of its prevalence, navigating a loved...
Five Mistakes People Make When Leaving Assets to Their Pets, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on. The problem, of course, is that you...
“There Has to be a Better Place than This,” from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Sandy Gibson was young when his parents died: his father died when he was 10, and his mother died a short time later, after a five-year bout with...
