Conservatorship

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 century artistic rebellion and revived in the 2010s on the back of increased digital clutter, climate anxiety, and economic strain, minimalism promises clarity and order based on […]

What You Can Learn from the Leno Conservatorship Proceedings from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

When most people think about creating an estate plan, they usually focus on what will happen when they die. They typically do not consider what their wishes would be if they were alive but unable to manage their own affairs (in other words, if they are alive but incapacitated). In many cases, failing to plan […]

Blindsided: The Michael Oher Conservatorship Controversy Explained from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Michael Oher has had a remarkable life so far. Born to a single mother struggling with addiction and growing up in and out of foster care, Oher went on to star as a University of Mississippi football player and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played eight seasons in […]

A California Conservatorship: the Sequel from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler

What a busy few years it’s been for the entertainment industry and the probate courts of California! We are, of course, referring to the recent lifting of conservatorships from such stars as Britney Spears and now Amanda Bynes. In 2021, Britney Spear’s conservatorship ended after thirteen years and a massive online campaign. Now earlier this […]