by Trust Counsel | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
On July 24, 2025, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea passed away at the age of 71. Known worldwide as the face of “Hulkamania,” Hogan wasn’t just a celebrity; he was a brand, a business owner, and a father. While we still don’t have the inside scoop...
by Trust Counsel | Jul 22, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
The Prince of Darkness has taken his final bow.Ozzy Osbourne– rock legend and cultural icon has died, leaving behind not only a monumental body of work, but also a carefully orchestrated plan. While most of us don’t have a multi-million-dollar brand or legacy that...
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...
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,...
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...
by Trust Counsel | May 23, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
Imagine this: You’ve built a business empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars, transformed a city’s downtown area, and touched countless lives with your vision and generosity. Then, unexpectedly, you pass away—and nearly five years later, a will you...