Nickerson Law Group - Austin, TX

Sophisticated Estate and Wealth Planning

Preserving wealth across generations requires more than basic legal documents; it demands a strategic, holistic approach. Nickerson Law Group, based in the prestigious Westlake area of Austin, Texas, specializes in high-end estate planning, asset protection, and special needs planning. Founded in 2007 by Julia Nickerson, a Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate attorney, the firm serves families, business owners, and professionals who want to ensure their legacy endures. Julia Nickerson brings a wealth of experience from her time at large law firms, applying ”big law” strategies to a boutique setting. If you need to find a lawyer who can navigate complex estate tax issues and create robust asset protection structures, Nickerson Law Group is the premier choice.

specialized Areas of Practice

The firm limits its practice to estate and wealth planning to maintain the highest level of expertise. Their core services include:

• Estate Tax Planning: employing advanced strategies to minimize federal estate taxes and maximize the wealth transferred to beneficiaries.
• Special Needs Planning: creating comprehensive plans for families with special needs children, ensuring lifelong care and financial security without jeopardizing government benefits.
• Asset Protection: structuring trusts and entities to shield assets from potential creditors, lawsuits, and other liabilities.
• Probate and Administration: handling the settlement of estates with sensitivity and efficiency, allowing families to focus on healing.

Clients seeking to hire an attorney for significant estates value the firm's use of the ”Laureate” process for Wealth Strategies, which allows clients to visualize and realize their planning potential.

A Team Dedicated to Your Legacy

Nickerson Law Group is known for its client-centered service. They offer a warm, supportive environment where difficult topics like incapacity and death can be discussed openly. Julia Nickerson's personal experience-nearly dying during childbirth and witnessing her family raise a special needs child-fuels her passion for helping others plan for the unexpected. The firm's office in Davenport Village offers a discreet and comfortable setting for consultations. Whether you are concerned about a surviving spouse remarrying or want to leave a charitable legacy, Nickerson Law Group has the expertise to craft a plan that reflects your values and protects your loved ones.