Michael Madsen’s Financials At Death Prove That Fame Doesn’t Always Equal Wealth

by Trust Counsel | Jul 7, 2025 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Financial

Michael Madsen, a frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino and the star of movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2”, passed away suddenly at the age of 67 this past week, on July 3rd, 2025. At the time of his death, it was confirmed by his manager, Ron...

Who Are the Top Estate Planning Attorneys in Miami? We Asked AI in 2025

by Trust Counsel | Jul 7, 2025 | Estate Planning, Probate

We Asked AI Who the Top Estate Planning Attorneys in Miami Are… You’ll Never Guess What It Said Let’s be honest, asking “Who’s the best estate planning attorney in Miami?” is like asking, “Who’s the best pizza place in New York?” You’ll get 5 different...

How FedEx Owner Fred Smith Safeguarded His Legacy Through Charitable Giving

by Trust Counsel | Jul 1, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Tax, Financial, Gift Tax, Income Tax

“I think if you’ve done well in this country, it’s pretty churlish for you not to at least be willing to give a pretty good portion of that back to the public interest. And all this is in the great tradition of American philanthropy.” This is a quote from Fred Smith,...

A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too

by Trust Counsel | Jun 27, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

When Ian Burke, a mail carrier from Destin, Texas, heard that Floyd—a 70-pound dog he’d befriended on his delivery route—had ended up in a shelter after his owner’s death, he didn’t hesitate. Burke arrived at the City of Denton Animal Shelter before...

Trouble in Paradise? Jimmy Buffet’s $275M Estate Faces Huge Legal Battle

by Trust Counsel | Jun 11, 2025 | Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Wills

“Margaritaville”: a concept, a song, and eventually, a huge company of restaurants, resorts, and cruise ships. Unfortunately, the laid-back, “chill” factor that is an iconic part of the brand, and by extension, the legacy of Jimmy Buffett, the late singer,...