Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Planning Lawyers in Austin
Nielsen Law is a dedicated estate planning and probate law firm serving families in Austin, Texas. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we provide personalized legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our team emphasizes transparency, respect, and high standards in guiding clients through estate planning, special needs planning, and estate administration. We prioritize client education, ensuring families understand their options and make informed decisions. Our practice is rooted in community involvement and a commitment to lifelong client support.By combining legal expertise with a family-centric approach, we help clients protect their assets, loved ones, and legacies. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, board certifications, and a passion for simplifying complex legal processes. We view estate planning as an ongoing partnership, not a one-time transaction. From revocable living trusts to charitable giving strategies, our services address both immediate and future needs. With a proven process and dedicated team, we deliver peace of mind to families navigating lifes uncertainties.
Services
Estate Planning
Special Needs Planning
Probate Administration
Business Planning
Trust Services
Guardianship
Charitable Giving
Asset Protection
Living Wills
Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in estate planning and probate law.
- Our client-centered approach builds lifelong relationships through personalized service.
- Transparent flat-fee pricing ensures no unexpected costs.
- We specialize in complex cases including special needs trusts and multi-generational planning.
- Our team combines legal excellence with community-driven values.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Professional and trustworthy
Exceptional client support
Knowledgeable and compassionate
Transparent pricing
Lifelong partnership
Services
Estate Planning
Customized estate planning protects your assets and loved ones through legally sound documents. We help clients establish wills, trusts, and advanced directives that reflect their unique family dynamics and financial situations. Our process ensures clear succession plans while minimizing tax implications and legal complexities for future generations.
Special Needs Planning
Specialized trust creation safeguards government benefits for individuals with disabilities while maintaining quality care. Our attorneys design customized plans that balance financial protection with eligibility requirements for social programs, ensuring long-term security without compromising access to essential services.
Probate Administration
Guiding executors through court-mandated estate settlement processes with professional legal representation. We handle asset inventory, debt resolution, tax filings, and property distribution while ensuring compliance with Texas probate laws and court requirements during emotionally challenging times.
Trust Administration
Comprehensive trust management services ensure proper implementation of estate plans after death or incapacity. Our team assists trustees with asset transfer, beneficiary communications, tax reporting, and ongoing administration requirements to fulfill trust intentions accurately and efficiently.
Business Planning
Legal framework development for business succession and asset protection strategies. We create customized plans addressing ownership transitions, partnership agreements, and entity structuring to ensure business continuity across generations while minimizing legal and financial risks.
People
Elizabeth Nielsen
Attorney
Board-certified estate planning attorney with extensive experience in probate law. Former associate at Austin's premier estate planning firm, focusing on special needs trusts and charitable giving strategies.
Elizabeth Ziegler
Attorney
Austin native specializing in estate administration and probate court procedures. Former intern with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid and student attorney in estate planning cases.
Katlyn Winters
Attorney
Estate planning specialist with corporate trustee experience in special needs trust administration. Graduated cum laude from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio.
John Glode
Attorney
Business planning expert with corporate law background and nonprofit board experience. Former Guardian Ad Litem for seniors and executive in professional sports operations.
Heather Zoric
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal assisting with estate administration and document preparation. Graduate of University of Texas Paralegal Studies Program with focus on probate procedures.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney, and living wills tailored to your specific needs.
How does special needs planning work?
We create specialized trusts that protect government benefits while providing for loved ones with disabilities through customized estate strategies.
What happens during probate?
Our team guides executors through court processes for validating wills, distributing assets, and settling estates with professional legal support.
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
Trusts offer advantages like avoiding probate, managing assets during incapacity, and controlling post-death distributions beyond what wills can provide.
How often should I update my estate plan?
We recommend reviewing plans every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, births, or significant asset changes.
