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Minimalism May Be Great for Your Life but Not for Your Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 22, 2025

In a modern world marked by information overload, overflowing inboxes, nonstop notifications, and the constant pressure to accumulate more stuff, minimalism offers a compelling counternarrative. Born from the mid-twentieth century artistic rebellion and revived in the 2010s on the back of increased digital clutter, climate anxiety, and economic strain, minimalism promises clarity and order based on less […]

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Important Issues to Address Before You Leave on Vacation from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / December 2, 2022

Getting ready to embark on your next great adventure? Before you zip up the last suitcase, here are five issues you need to address to protect yourself and your loved ones before you leave on vacation. Do You Have a Foundational Estate Plan? Has it Been Reviewed? An estate plan is a set of instructions memorialized […]

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Make Sure Your Kids Are Prepared with This Summer Camp Checklist From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / May 13, 2022

After two years, summer camps are expected to be back in full swing this year after the pandemic forced them to close or operate at limited capacity. Camp is a great opportunity for kids to make new friends, try new activities, and gain self-confidence and resilience. But as parents and counselors know, a lot of preparation […]

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Young Adult Estate Plans: to College and Beyond from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Ziegler

Elizabeth Ziegler / May 10, 2022

Summer is practically here for Americans, and with the arrival of early May, the start of graduation season is here as well! High school graduates can look forward to a few months of planning to head off into the adventure called college. But, between dreams of the future and stocking up on all those dorm room […]

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Fiduciary from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / September 7, 2021

A comprehensive estate plan consists of several documents designed to accomplish three important things. First, they lay out your wishes for the handling of your money and property during life and at death. Second, they explain your medical wishes if you are no longer able to make them yourself or communicate them to others. Third, they […]

Planning Tools for Unmarried Couples by Austin estate planning lawyer Liz Nielsen

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Planning Tools for Unmarried Couples from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / April 23, 2021

The number of marriages in Texas has been in steady decline for years. The reasons for this vary, but it hardly means love or romance is dead. Most young couples choose instead to cohabitate, effectively acting as a married couple without the formality of a ceremony or even creating a common law marriage. Yet, these unmarried […]

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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / August 23, 2019

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and privacy. For minors, this is a non-issue because parents, as legal guardians, have access to their children’s medical information and are the ones making most of the medical decisions, as well […]

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Are Any of These 11 Mistakes Lurking in Your Estate Plan? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / February 28, 2019

Below are 11 of the most common mistakes found in estate plans: 1) Lack of Healthcare and Disability Planning. The majority of deaths occur in hospitals or other institutions. Patients may be incapacitated to the point where they can no longer communicate their healthcare wishes. Advance Directives and a Medical Power of Attorney can identify healthcare […]