by Trust Counsel | Dec 15, 2025 | Articles, Financial
As 2025 winds down, high-net-worth families—especially those living or investing in Florida—should take time to review key financial and estate planning opportunities before the year closes. With major tax law changes taking effect in 2026, thoughtful planning now can...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 15, 2025 | Articles, Trusts
If you’ve recently lost a loved one and learned that you’ve been named as the Successor Trustee of their trust, you may be wondering what your responsibilities actually are—and whether trust administration in Florida is really as complicated as people say.Many new...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 12, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning
Michael Duarte had everything to live for. At 39, the popular food influencer was building his brand, sharing recipes with millions of followers, and raising his 6-year-old daughter Oakley with his wife Jessica. His content brought joy to countless people who watched...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 8, 2025 | Articles, Family
In early December, the White House released new guidance on the Trump Accounts, giving families a much clearer picture of how these federally sponsored investment accounts for children will work. Originally focused only on newborns, the program has now expanded—thanks...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 5, 2025 | Articles, Guardianship
When adult siblings come together to care for aging parents, something unexpected often happens. Instead of bringing families closer, the experience frequently exposes old wounds and creates new rifts that never fully heal. What should be a time of unity becomes a...