by Trust Counsel | Jul 22, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
The Prince of Darkness has taken his final bow.Ozzy Osbourne– rock legend and cultural icon has died, leaving behind not only a monumental body of work, but also a carefully orchestrated plan. While most of us don’t have a multi-million-dollar brand or legacy that...
by Trust Counsel | Jul 7, 2025 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Financial
Michael Madsen, a frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino and the star of movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2”, passed away suddenly at the age of 67 this past week, on July 3rd, 2025. At the time of his death, it was confirmed by his manager, Ron...
by Trust Counsel | Jul 1, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Tax, Financial, Gift Tax, Income Tax
“I think if you’ve done well in this country, it’s pretty churlish for you not to at least be willing to give a pretty good portion of that back to the public interest. And all this is in the great tradition of American philanthropy.” This is a quote from Fred Smith,...
by Trust Counsel | Jun 11, 2025 | Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Wills
“Margaritaville”: a concept, a song, and eventually, a huge company of restaurants, resorts, and cruise ships. Unfortunately, the laid-back, “chill” factor that is an iconic part of the brand, and by extension, the legacy of Jimmy Buffett, the late singer,...
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...