by Trust Counsel | Sep 10, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Kids Protection Planning, Trusts, Wills
If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home – and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere. Being a single parent is...
by Trust Counsel | Sep 9, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Trusts, Wills
For all of us over the age of 35, Bob Ross’ name instantly conjures an image in our minds: the familiar mellow voice, the big afro, and the scenic paintings. For years, Bob Ross taught us about The Joy of Painting, as he calmly declared that there “were no mistakes in...
by Trust Counsel | Sep 3, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial
You are likely well aware of the tax benefits that come from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are tax-deductible. But you may be surprised to learn about the numerous benefits that are available when you incorporate charitable giving into...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 27, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Trusts, Wills
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the way in which they work...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 13, 2021 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family
It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, and a large number of these animals...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 8, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial
Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. In fact, if you haven’t properly...