Frozen Accounts, Court Delays, and Grief: What Happens in the Probate Process

by Trust Counsel | Jan 16, 2026 | Articles, Probate

Frozen Accounts, Court Delays, and Grief: What Happens in the Probate ProcessYour mom told you not to worry; she  had everything handled. You were her power of attorney, helping her pay bills and manage her accounts. When she passed away, you assumed you’d...

How to Freeze Estate Assets During Disputes

by Trust Counsel | Jan 12, 2026 | Articles, Probate

A Celebrity Example: Britney Spears and the Importance of Asset ProtectionBritney Spears’ conservatorship highlighted how vulnerable individuals—and their assets—can be when court matters become complicated or contested. Although technically involving control of a...

Wills vs. Trusts: How to Choose the Right Tool to Protect the People You Love

by Trust Counsel | Jan 6, 2026 | Articles, Estate Planning

When you begin thinking about estate planning, one of the first questions you might ask is whether you need a will, a trust, or both. You may have heard conflicting information from friends, social media, or TV experts, which can make the decision feel confusing. And...

A Fresh Start: Your 30 Min End-of-Year Legacy Check-In

by Trust Counsel | Dec 19, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

You know that feeling when you finally tackle that one task that’s been nagging at you?  That stack of papers on your desk. The dusty estate planning binder on your shelf. The mental note reminding you to update your beneficiaries. We get it – life gets busy,...

Got Retirement Savings? Must Read …

by Trust Counsel | Dec 19, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

The SECURE Act 2.0 brought some of the biggest changes to retirement planning in decades. While most people think it only affects their retirement accounts or may not even know about these changes at all, the SECURE Act 2.0  directly impacts how your loved ones will...