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The Harmonious Family that Won’t Fight? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Most families are happy families. They get together for the holidays, share laughs, and tell stories. Everyone gets along and enjoys each other’s company. Then, the matriarch or...
When Is “Living Probate” Necessary? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you become incapacitated, who is going to take care of you? You will not be able to make medical decisions for yourself and you will not be...
Financial Abuse of Individuals with Disabilities From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Today we are sharing a post from the Special Needs Alliance newsletter The Voice. The Voice is the e-mail newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance. This installment of...
What Discretionary Trust Means From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Sometimes giving assets outright to a beneficiary – such a child, a grandchild or a special needs loved one – is not the ideal method of distributing assets...
What To Do With The Family Heirlooms And Keepsakes From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
When most people think of estate planning, they think of assets such as bank or brokerage accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, and real estate. But sometimes invaluable personal...
When Is Probate Necessary? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Whether or not you have an estate plan in place, you have likely heard the term “probate”. Probate is the legal process by which a deceased individual’s assets...
Is Your Estate Plan as Stale as Last Week’s Ham Sandwich? 5 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Estate plans are almost magical: They allow you to maintain control of your assets, and yet protect you should you become incapacitated. They take care of your family...
Changes to ABLE Accounts You Should Know From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
If you have a loved one with disabilities, you may be familiar with “ABLE” accounts, authorized by Congress in 2014 under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. ...
How Freezing Eggs Can Affect Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Since the birth of the world's first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, in 1978, it is estimated that over 8 million children have been born through IVF and other...
Stress Test Your Estate Plan From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
So, you have done the hard work of establishing an estate plan. Good for you! However, you still have serious work to do to ensure that the strategy...
