3 Ways To Benefit By Incorporating Charitable Giving Into Your Estate Plan

by Trust Counsel | Sep 3, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial

You are likely well aware of the tax benefits that come from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are tax-deductible. But you may be surprised to learn about the numerous benefits that are available when you incorporate charitable giving into...

Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts

by Trust Counsel | Aug 27, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Trusts, Wills

Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the way in which they work...

Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan—Part 2

by Trust Counsel | Aug 8, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial

Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. In fact, if you haven’t properly...

Scholastic’s Succession Plan is One for the Books: Drama, Romance, & of Course… Money!

by Trust Counsel | Aug 5, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts, Wills

If there’s one thing we love here at Trust Counsel, it’s a good story… and we’re not the only ones! Whether it be nostalgic books like the Magic School Bus and Clifford the Big Red Dog, or newer classics like the Harry Potter series, Scholastic has been the...

Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan—Part 1

by Trust Counsel | Aug 2, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts, Wills

Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. In fact, if you haven’t properly...

3 Vital Estate Planning Documents For High School Graduates

by Trust Counsel | Jul 30, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial, Trusts, Wills

With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest.  Graduating high school is a...