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LGBTQ+ Estate Planning to Protect You and Your Loved Ones by Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / June 14, 2022

For LGBTQ+ Americans, estate planning can be even more important. Despite same-sex marriages being legally recognized since 2015, couples composed of sexual and gender minorities still face estate planning challenges not encountered by other “traditional” same-sex couples. Issues such as unaccepting family members, child adoption by nonbiological parents, and LGBTQ+ couples living together unmarried underscore the […]

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Important Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ Couples, from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / December 17, 2019

Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. For LGBTQ couples, there are a few things you should consider when thinking about crafting an estate plan. Each couple is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that your personal […]

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Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / June 25, 2019

The Obergefell decision of 2015, which legalized gay marriage in all 50 states including Texas, greatly impacted estate planning for same-sex couples. Married gay couples are now able to take advantage of the estate planning techniques that had previously only been available to heterosexual married couples. However, despite the change in the law, a smaller percentage […]