In honor of the recent Teacher Appreciation Week (the first week of May), we are taking this opportunity to say a bit “thank you” our teachers for their time and dedication to teaching the future generation. Teacher, you provide the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure the success of tomorrow’s leaders. We are here to make […]
Tax Planning
Estate Tax Returns After Death by Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
It’s a constant, death and taxes. And even death doesn’t stop the tax man. As part of wrapping up your estate, your executor must file a final income tax return with the IRS. This tax return is for the portion of the last year you were alive. For Whom Must an Estate Tax Return Be […]
Don’t Let Creditors Inherit Assets from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
Although spouses receive special treatment when inheriting a retirement account such as an IRA (the ability to roll over the account into a personal retirement account and to stretch the distributions over their lifetime), the retirement account you leave for your spouse can still be seized in a divorce, a lawsuit, or a bankruptcy proceeding. […]
Charitable Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
There are many reasons why you may want to give to charity, whether it is because you want to support a cause or organization, or because it can help reduce your yearly income tax bill and remove value from your overall estate. If you are considering donating, but are unsure of how to proceed, we […]