Death is a personal and private affair that affects the deceased’s close family and friends. However, there is at least one aspect of death that may require state oversight: probate. But what does it mean to probate an estate and how does that different from when a the court requires a trusted helper to file […]
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The Difference Between a Trust and a Will by Nielsen Law’s Frances Chlebowski
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by legal lingo when it comes to creating an estate plan. There are many legal strategies involved in estate planning, including wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, special needs trusts, and more. But what even is a trust – and what is the difference between a trust […]
Ways to Undo a Revoked Will from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When life circumstances change, you may want to alter the decisions made in your estate planning documents. You might even choose to revoke your will at some point. But what if you have a change of heart and want to reinstate it? There are different ways to revive a revoked will. Reviving Your Old Will […]
Collecting Debts on Behalf of Your Deceased Loved One from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
People often engage in transactions that result in money being owed to them, such as loaning money to a friend or business partner or renting a house to a tenant. But what happens if someone passes away before they receive the money owed to them? Can someone else collect these debts? If your loved one […]