by Trust Counsel | Jan 29, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, IRS, Probate, Probate Litigation, Real Property / Real Estate, Trusts, Wills
The Complications Unveiled The passing of renowned actress Anne Heche not only left a void in the entertainment world but also unveiled a complex aftermath of legal battles, highlighting the critical need for meticulous estate planning. In this article, we...
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 8, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Health Care Directive, Real Property / Real Estate, Retirement
Strategic Real Estate Shifts: Preparing for Life’s Changes In anticipation of his health decline, Bruce Willis strategically offloaded nearly $65 million worth of luxury properties, a move that insiders say reflects a deliberate preparation for a shift in...
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 | Jan 3, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates
In a fascinating exploration of the intersection between personal relationships and meticulous estate planning, the narrative of Nicolas Puech, an heir to the esteemed Hermès legacy, unveils a distinctive approach to wealth distribution that intricately weaves cause...
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...