January, 2020 - Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys

Estate plan of Star Strek’s creator

by Trust Counsel | Jan 30, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial, Trusts, Wills

When it comes to creative thinking, some famous folks seem to operate well outside the norm. Such is often the case for science fiction screenwriters and producers, who summon from their imagination’s visions of the distant future. These creatives have brought eager...

4 Things Trusts Can Do That Wills Can’t

by Trust Counsel | Jan 24, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills

Both wills and trusts are estate planning documents that can be used to pass your wealth and property to your loved ones upon your death. However, trusts come with some distinct advantages over wills that you should consider when creating your plan. That said, when...

The SECURE Act’s Impact On Estate and Retirement Planning — Part 2

by Trust Counsel | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

In the first part of this series, we discussed the potential ramifications the SECURE ACT has for your estate and retirement planning. Here, we’ll look more deeply into additional strategies you may want to consider in light of the new legislation. To see the...

Dr. King’s Legacy Tarnished Due To Ongoing Legal Fights?

by Trust Counsel | Jan 14, 2020 | Articles, Financial, Probate, Probate Litigation

It’s hard to imagine that someone like Martin Luther King, Jr. would end up being the focus of almost endless court battles. After all, Dr. King was the unfaltering champion of peaceful resistance during his quest for full and equal civil rights for all Americans. He...

The Tax Cut & Jobs Act Drastically Alters the Tax Consequences of Divorce

by Trust Counsel | Jan 10, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce. Unlike...