The Tax Cut & Jobs Act Drastically Alters the Tax Consequences of Divorce

by Trust Counsel | Jan 10, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce. Unlike...

James Dean Back from the Dead to Star in a New Movie

by Trust Counsel | Jan 2, 2020 | Articles, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

There are many good reasons to create an estate plan early in life. But not very many people do. Statistics show that most American adults – about 55% – don’t even have a signed Will, much less an estate plan; most of these folks are young. There are all kinds...

4 Tips For Discussing Estate Planning With Your Family This Holiday Season

by Trust Counsel | Dec 27, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance

As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It’s one of the rare times of the year when loved ones from across the country gather together to enjoy each other’s company and...

2 Big Reasons You Need to Discuss Estate Planning With Your Ex

by Trust Counsel | Dec 20, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Inheritance, Trusts, Videos, Wills

Estate planning isn’t only for the rich! Without a plan in place, there could be a long-lasting impact on your loved ones, even if you don’t have a pricey home, large IRA or valuable art to pass on. Not convinced that estate planning is necessary and important?...

Leslie ON AIR

by Trust Counsel | Dec 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Videos

A couple of weeks ago I was ON AIR AIR with Pete De La Torre discussing some interesting estate planning topics, such as the cultural differences between Latin and Anglo families with regards to their #estateplanning on WZAB 880 AM Miami, The Biz. Don’t forget...

Bad Documents and Corporate Divorce

by Trust Counsel | Dec 20, 2019 | Business/ Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Financial, Videos

In this week’s video, I explain how not having the appropriate documents and not having them updated, can go wrong when there’s a Corporate Divorce. Without a plan in place, there could be a long-lasting impact on your loved ones. Not convinced that...