by Leslie Marenco | Oct 18, 2019 | Celebrity Estates, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning
In the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s murder this March, his family and ex-girlfriend have been locked in a bitter battle for custody of one of his young children. And as this ugly drama plays out in the courtroom and tabloids, it highlights the single-most...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 11, 2019 | Family, Financial, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning
With societal attitudes about love, marriage, and parenting constantly evolving, our perception of what constitutes “family” is becoming more and more flexible. As family structures become more varied, we’re learning that when it comes to raising children, the marital...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 4, 2019 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Wills
When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they do leave something behind, what you likely cherish most about the object are the memories and feelings it...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 3, 2019 | Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Wills
The last will and trust of late Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks is going back to court, adding a new chapter to the story of who ultimately inherits Banks’ estate. It seems that Banks’ estranged wife, Elizabeth, simply cannot accept the terms of the will Banks signed...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 27, 2019 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Incapacity, Retirement
In the first part of this article we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed under their care (https://trustcounsel.com/2019/09/use-estate-planning-to-avoid-adult-guardianship-and-elder-abuse/). In this...
