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Beware of Trust Scams and How to Spot Them from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Trusts are widely used in estate planning to protect and transfer a person’s assets (money, accounts, property, etc.), sometimes in a tax-advantaged manner. Some trusts are highly complex, with multiple parties, intricate structures, specialized legal terms, and references to arcane tax law that can be difficult for the average person to understand. Scammers have long taken advantage […]

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Nosey Neighbor Natasha Can Find Out About Your Probate. Really. From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

Most people think of probate as a private process. However, since wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become a matter of public record. That means your nosey neighbor Natasha can simply go down to the courthouse or hop online and find out about your probate. Really. It’s Not Just Natasha That Has Access… After […]

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