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3 Ways to Avoid Probate Costs from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Avoiding Probate Costs by Austin estate planning attorney

The bad news: When a deceased person’s estate (all of their money and property) has to go through probate (the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s money and property), it can be subject to a variety of costs stemming from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, and courts, as well as potential delays. The good news: […]

By Liz Nielsen July 3, 2020

Wills are Public Record from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

The Public Process of Probate by Austin estate planning lawyer

Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. Wills are filed at the courthouse, and therefore probated estates become a matter of public record and can be seen by everyone. That means your nosy neighbor Nellie can simply go down to […]

By Liz Nielsen June 30, 2020

The Lengthy Probate Process from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

The Lengthy Probate Process by Austin estate planning attorney

After a loved one dies, their money and property must be distributed to the right people, either according to their will or the state’s default distribution scheme (found in its “intestacy” statute). While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take between 3 months to a year or more. This […]

By Liz Nielsen June 23, 2020

Executor Requirements from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Legal Requirements for an Executor by Austin estate planning lawyer

The person you choose to be your executor (sometimes called a personal representative) will play an extremely important role, as that person will be responsible for gathering, securing, managing, and ultimately distributing your money and property when you pass away. As a result, you should make your selection only after careful consideration regarding who is […]

By Liz Nielsen June 19, 2020
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