by Trust Counsel | Jan 12, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession
At the core of many successful businesses lies a treasure trove of trade secrets—unique processes, formulas, or strategies that give a company a competitive edge. Whether it’s the secret sauce behind your best-selling product or the innovative approach that sets...
by Trust Counsel | Jan 8, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Probate, Retirement
Tom Carvel, the father of soft-serve ice cream, provided us with generations of creamy, ice-cold delights while also being the mastermind behind the franchise system in the United States. It all started back in 1934 when Tom’s ice cream truck got a flat tire on...
by Trust Counsel | Jan 5, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Jeffrey Epstein’s signing of a Will two days before his suicide leaves many legal issues that I hypothesize will take more than a decade to decide. By creating a “pour-over Will” into a trust he created, we know that he has planned for privacy regarding who are his...
by Trust Counsel | Oct 13, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Incapacity, Income Tax, Kids Protection Planning, Non - US Citizen, Non-Probate Asset, Probate, Probate Litigation, Real Property / Real Estate, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your financial situation and make some strategic moves that can help you minimize your tax liability come April. Year-end...
by Trust Counsel | Oct 6, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning, Non - US Citizen, Non-Probate Asset, Probate, Probate Litigation, Real Property / Real Estate, Special Needs Planning, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
The fall season is a beautiful time of year, but it also marks the beginning of flu season, which can pose a serious threat to your elderly loved ones. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure their well-being during the colder days ahead, including...
by Trust Counsel | Sep 29, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Income Tax, Intellectual Property, Kids Protection Planning, Non - US Citizen, Non-Probate Asset, Probate, Probate Litigation, Special Needs Planning, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
As a parent, you have probably thought about the importance of naming permanent legal guardians for your child in case something happens to you, and maybe you have already done it. If you haven’t yet, take this as the sign that now’s the time to do it, in case the...
