What Happens to Your Miami Business If You’re Alive — But Incapacitated? Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Planning

by Trust Counsel | Feb 20, 2026 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

Miami business owners often assume estate planning is something you do “later”—after the next expansion, after the next big deal, or after things slow down. But for business owners, estate planning is not just about what happens when you pass away. It’s also about...

Check List: Documents You Need to Start Probate in Florida — Lessons From the Estate of Chadwick Boseman

by Trust Counsel | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Probate

When actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020, the world mourned the loss of a true icon. But behind the scenes, his family faced the task of navigating probate—a court-supervised process required to settle a person’s estate. Even with a valid will in place, the...

Florida Probate Timeline: What to Expect

by Trust Counsel | Nov 21, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Probate

Lessons From Celebrity Estates and What They Teach Us About Planning AheadWhen a loved one passes away, families often find themselves overwhelmed, not just emotionally, but legally and financially as well. Probate, the court-supervised process of settling a person’s...

Lady Bird Deed vs Warranty Deed in Florida: What Celebrities Can Teach Us About Smart Estate Planning

by Trust Counsel | Nov 17, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates

When it comes to protecting your assets and passing on wealth, even celebrities can make costly mistakes or set powerful examples. In Florida, one of the most effective tools for transferring real estate while avoiding probate is the Lady Bird Deed (also known as an...

Summary Administration Checklist for Florida: Lessons from Chadwick Boseman’s Estate and the Importance of Proper Planning

by Trust Counsel | Nov 10, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

When beloved actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020, the world mourned his incredible talent and quiet strength. But behind the scenes, his family faced an emotional and legal challenge that serves as an important reminder for all: the consequences of dying...

Casey Kasem’s Estate, Conservatorship, and Burial Disputes: What the Legal Battles Still Teach Us in 2025

by Trust Counsel | Oct 30, 2025 | Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

Casey Kasem was one of the most recognizable voices in American broadcasting. As host of American Top 40 and a prolific voice actor, he shaped pop culture for decades. His death on June 15, 2014, in Gig Harbor, Washington, sparked a series of court fights that have...