by Trust Counsel | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Estate Tax
Have you ever worked your entire life to build something valuable, only to worry about a significant portion being taken away after your death, and before it gets to the people you love? That’s the reality many American families face when thinking about the...
by Trust Counsel | Apr 21, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship
1) Thinking a Will is Enough A will is essential, but it only kicks in *after* you’re gone. It doesn’t cover situations like sudden illness or incapacity. You need separate guardianship documents specifically designed to address these “what if”...
by Trust Counsel | Apr 11, 2025 | Estate Planning
Imagine accidentally throwing away $700 million. While it sounds like the plot of a movie, this nightmare scenario has become a reality for James Howells, a computer engineer from Wales, who has now spent more than a decade fighting to recover a discarded hard drive...
by Trust Counsel | Apr 4, 2025 | Estate Planning
The recent passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman has revealed a complicated estate situation that serves as a powerful warning for everyone – married couples especially – regardless of your net worth. Whether you have significant assets or just want to...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 28, 2025 | Articles
You’ve taken the important step of creating an estate plan, and it includes a trust—congratulations! This shows you care deeply about keeping your family out of court and conflict, ensuring your wishes are known and honored, and you do not want to leave behind a...