My Top 4 Myths About Trusts

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 9, 2014 | Articles, Trusts

Lately in the news I have been hearing lots of common myths popping up (courtesy of Gloria Vanderbilt and Sting both declaring that they DO NOT want to leave their Millions to their children.)  So I thought I would write a quick post on the top 4 MYTHS I hear when...

Forget What You’ve Heard. Estate Planning is For Everyone.

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 9, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning

Some people think that an estate is something only wealthy people have so only they should be concerned with estate planning.  That misconception has caused countless well meaning people to ignore this kid of essential planning.  Don’t be fooled: while not everyone...

Don’t Trust Your Kids with Money? You Need a Trust.

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 8, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning, Trusts

While most parents have the best intentions when it comes to teaching their children about handling finances wisely, sometimes the lessons don’t take.  In addition to concerns about spendthrift behavior, some children experience problems with substance abuse or have...

Casey Kasem’s Dead Body Missing

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 8, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates

As discussed in a previous newsletter article, Casey Kasem, the celebrity radio host who counted down America’s Top 40 popular songs for years, died on June 15 at the age of 82 and left behind an estimated $80 million fortune.  He also left a family feud of biblical...

Casey Kasem’s Estate Planning Not in Anyone’s Top 40

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 1, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

As discussed in a previous newsletter article, Casey Kasem, the celebrity radio host who counted down America’s Top 40 popular songs for years, died on June 15 at the age of 82 and left behind an estimated $80 million fortune.  He also left a family feud of biblical...