Deferring, minimizing, or avoiding estate taxes altogether is often an important estate planning goal for married couples. However, uncertainty surrounding what the estate tax laws and the value of their accounts and property will be at the first spouse’s death can leave a couple feeling that they need a crystal ball to make the right […]
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Naming a Legacy Contact for Your Apple Account from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
If you have an Apple account, did you know that you can now name a Legacy Contact? This is an important step to take to ensure your family will be able to access your digital legacy once you are no longer here. Apple, in iOS 15.2, has made it easier for your loved ones to […]
Estate Planning Post Bankruptcy from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Bankruptcy can be incredibly stressful for anyone to go through. Once your matter has been closed, you may wonder what the next steps are. To ensure that your remaining accounts and property as well as yourself and your loved ones are protected in the future, we encourage you to consider an estate plan post bankruptcy. […]
Common Trusts: Parenting beyond the Grave from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Parents strive to make their children feel equally valued as reflected in the fact that, when setting up an estate plan, parents typically divide their accounts and property equally among their children. But while parents strive to treat their children the same, they simultaneously acknowledge that children have different needs at different times. And these […]