by Leslie Marenco | Jul 21, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Trusts
Trusts vary in their structure, funding, and terms, so it’s hard to know how divorce will impact your trust without review. It’s safe to say, without question, your trust (and really your entire estate plan) should be reviewed during your divorce to prevent unforeseen...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 14, 2017 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Intellectual Property
A celebrity’s image and likeness can continue to produce considerable income after death. This type of intellectual property is considered part of your estate, and the IRS can tax its value. In the case of pop star Michael Jackson’s estate, that recently meant...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 7, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Wills
Of the handful of major life events that require your serious consideration, few are as emotionally charged as how to leave your assets for loved ones at the time of your death. This often complex process is accomplished via testamentary documents such as wills and...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 30, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning
If you have ever met someone who repeatedly sabotaged their life or seemed to have a hard time moving things forward, despite the best of intentions, it may be that they were dealing with unprocessed grief. Most people have never been taught to deal with grief and as...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 23, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
Multi-generational households are becoming the new (or maybe it’s really old) in vogue way to handle the care of aging parents. And we’re all for it so long as you consider the implications and set your family up for success. With Mom or Dad moving in, you can...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 16, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
As your family size grows, there is lots to prepare for and consider. Welcoming a new family member can be a joyous occasion, and requires some planning. Adding a new family member can affect your finances and create a need for more protections. Reassessing...
