by Trust Counsel | May 28, 2025 | Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Probate
In October of 2024, music star and former One Direction Member, Liam Payne, died tragically at the age of 31 after falling off of a balcony in Argentina. His death, which made headlines for its sudden and tragic nature, was also heavily followed, not just because...
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...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 14, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of trailblazing women who changed the world. But their impact doesn’t stop at their careers—their estate planning decisions (or lack thereof) also offer powerful lessons about protecting wealth,...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 19, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate now charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may face more than just legal consequences. His grandmother, the late Mary Mangione, a Baltimore philanthropist and wife of real estate mogul Nick...
by Trust Counsel | Nov 26, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
When legendary singer Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023, he left behind an estimated $100 million estate and, unfortunately, a family divide threatening to tarnish his legacy. His daughters Antonia and Johanna Bennett are now suing their brother, Danny, who serves...
by Trust Counsel | Nov 21, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
At just 32 years old, Selena Gomez has achieved billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.3 billion largely driven by the success of her Rare Beauty brand. Gomez’s journey from entertainer to entrepreneurial powerhouse isn’t just inspiring—it’s a wake-up call for...