Protecting Your Rights: Estate Planning Strategies for Same-Sex Couples

by Trust Counsel | Feb 28, 2025 | Estate Planning

The political landscape is shifting, and many same-sex couples are worried about what could happen if federal protections for their marriages are rolled back. You’ve worked hard to build a life together, and the last thing you need is uncertainty about whether your...

Estate Planning During Divorce: Lessons from Shannen Doherty’s Legacy

by Trust Counsel | Feb 21, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

The passing of beloved Gen X actress Shannen Doherty offers important lessons about estate planning during divorce. Known for her iconic roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, Heathers, and Charmed, Doherty not only faced a courageous and public battle with breast cancer but...

The Unexpected Challenges of Being an Estate Executor

by Trust Counsel | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

When someone asks you to be the executor of their estate, it might seem like a straightforward responsibility – distribute assets according to their will and handle some paperwork. However, as many executors discover, the role involves far more complexity, time,...

FREE REPORT: 5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Personal or Estate Planning Lawyer

by Trust Counsel | Feb 7, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning

When it comes to protecting your family, your assets, and your future, choosing the right estate planning attorney is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. But with so many options out there, how do you know who to trust? The wrong choice could lead...

Florida Homestead Exemption: Deadline For First-Time Filers & Updates

by Trust Counsel | Feb 6, 2025 | Articles, Estate Tax

One of the biggest benefits of living in Florida is the Homestead Exemption, which reduces the taxable value of your primary residence. Recent legislative changes have enhanced the Homestead Exemption, further bringing down yearly property taxes for Florida...