Estate Planning - Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys

Stephen “tWitch” Boss Dies Without a Will

by Trust Counsel | Jun 27, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Inheritance, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Stephen Laurel Boss, also known as “tWitch,” was an American DJ, hip-hop dancer, choreographer, television producer, and actor whose personality lit up the stage on So You Think You Can Dance and as a producer and frequent guest host on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Boss...

Capturing the Stories of Aging Loved Ones: The Power of a Family Wealth Legacy Interview

by Trust Counsel | Jun 26, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Retirement, Trusts, Wills

May is Senior Citizen’s Month, a time to reflect and appreciate all the things the seniors in our lives have done for us. Whether they are our parents, grandparents, or elderly friends, our seniors have given us so much over the years. But sometimes seeing your loved...

Vacation Ready: Essential Legal Preparations for a Worry-Free Getaway

by Trust Counsel | Jun 23, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning

Vacations are a time to relax, unwind, and create beautiful memories with your loved ones. But before you set off on your adventure, it’s essential to ensure that your legal affairs are in order so you can fully relax during your travels. Can’t imagine doing one...

Unveiling the Epic Estate Odyssey of the King of Pop: Thrills, Feuds, and Moonwalking Through Michael Jackson’s Legacy

by Trust Counsel | Jun 22, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Income Tax, Inheritance, IRS, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Let’s Get Ready to Moonwalk Through the Interestingly Complicated and Equally Electrifying Estate Planning Case of the One and Only King of Pop, Michael Jackson From IRS battles to abuse allegations, this courtroom concert played a tune of intricacy and...

Leaving Your Pet in Your Will Won’t Protect Them – Do This Instead

by Trust Counsel | Jun 22, 2023 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family, Wills

If you’re a pet owner, you know the special bond that exists between you and your pets, and to many pet owners, our furry friends aren’t just a pet – they’re a loved and important part of our families. So if you’re thinking about how best to provide for your...

The Importance of Customized Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Relationships – Part 2

by Trust Counsel | Jun 21, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance

Last week we started the discussion of why it’s so important for LGBTQ+ families to invest in custom estate planning. While major strides for LGBTQ+ rights have been made in recent years, estate planning law is still written with hetero, cisgender couples in mind,...