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A Trust for Fluffy or Fido? Why Every Pet Parent Needs to Consider a Pet Trust Today from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / August 13, 2024

Estate planning is about protecting what is important to you. Although much of the traditional estate planning conversation focuses on surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, and charities, many pet parents wonder what could happen to their “furry children” after their death. Enter the pet trust. This tool is something that can be easily incorporated into a new or […]

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To the Millennials: The Time to Plan Is Now from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / August 6, 2024

As a millennial, you are contributing to the workforce in a major way and are making positive changes in the world around you. We understand that your concerns may differ from someone of a different generation, and we are here to help you craft an estate plan that protects your future and addresses the things that […]

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Don’t Let Your Estate Plan Go Up in Smoke from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 30, 2024

It’s fair to say that estate planning has never been truly popular. Research shows that, in 2024, less than one-third of Americans report having a will.[1] And even fewer people are creating estate plans today than in years past. However, the trust is that every adult—whether they are 19 or 99—really should have a will at a […]

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Why Snow White’s Father Should Have Had an Estate Plan from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 23, 2024

Many of us are familiar with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Central to the story is the relationship between Snow White and her stepmother. After losing his first wife, the king decided to remarry in order to provide a motherly influence for his daughter, Snow White. While things were peaceful for a […]

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Navigating the Fiscal Year 2025 Greenbook: Key Trust and Estate Tax Proposals from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 16, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals. Commonly referred to as the Greenbook, this document lays out tax proposals that would support President Biden’s policy priorities if he is reelected to a second term. A major focus of this year’s Greenbook is increasing taxes on […]

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What Is Next for Your Estate Plan? from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 9, 2024

Having an estate plan is a great way to ensure you and your loved ones are protected today and in the future. When creating an estate plan, we look at what is going on in your life at that time. But because life is full of changes, it is important to make sure your plan can […]

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What You Can Learn from the Leno Conservatorship Proceedings from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / July 2, 2024

When most people think about creating an estate plan, they usually focus on what will happen when they die. They typically do not consider what their wishes would be if they were alive but unable to manage their own affairs (in other words, if they are alive but incapacitated). In many cases, failing to plan for […]

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Qualified Domestic Trusts: Your Jumpstart to Estate Planning for Your Noncitizen Spouse from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Liz Nielsen / June 25, 2024

Married couples love each other and want the best for each other. Establishing a comprehensive estate plan is one way to provide the best for each other. Not only does an estate plan protect you when you are unable to care for yourself during your lifetime, but it also protects your hard-earned money and property after […]