Beyond the practical purpose of transferring assets and reducing taxes, an estate plan reflects love, responsibility, and values. That emotional heaviness may be part of why many families avoid the subject. With aging parents, estate planning can often feel like a pressing matter, but for many Americans, that is not the case. Pew Research reports […]
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Facing Major Surgery? Here are a few Estate Planning Tips from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Receiving news that you need major surgery is never easy. Preparing for work absences, planning for childcare and household responsibilities, and understanding the procedure itself and your recovery timeline may be among the things you are worried about. If you have only a short time (weeks or days) to react, focusing on the essentials is […]
More Than Just Legal Documents: Why I Became an Estate Planning Attorney by Katlyn Winters
At Nielsen Law, we know legal matters—especially involving life, death, and finances—can feel intimidating. Many imagine estate planning as a cold, transactional process full of confusing legal jargon. We believe it should be the opposite: a warm, empowering journey that brings peace of mind. To share our firm’s heart, Attorney Katlyn Winters answers common questions […]
Caution: Writing Your Own Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Costly Unintended Consequences from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
One goal of estate planning is to ensure assets, including your home, pass to chosen beneficiaries quickly and inexpensively. In real estate, a common strategy to avoid probate is adding others to the title of the property, such as a spouse, children, or other beneficiaries. Many who use this strategy are banking on using the […]