The White Elephant Gift Nobody Wants: Family Conflict

by Trust Counsel | Dec 18, 2025 | Articles, Family

We’ve all been there. The holiday White Elephant gift exchange starts out fun and lighthearted. But then Uncle Carlos steals the massage gun he bought in hopes of winning it for himself. The married couples start tag-teaming to keep the best gifts between them. Cousin...

Understanding the New Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know for 2025–2026

by Trust Counsel | Dec 8, 2025 | Articles, Family

In early December, the White House released new guidance on the Trump Accounts, giving families a much clearer picture of how these federally sponsored investment accounts for children will work. Originally focused only on newborns, the program has now expanded—thanks...

How Can Blended Families Protect Inheritance for Children from Previous Marriages?

by Trust Counsel | Sep 20, 2024 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family

When it comes to family dynamics, blended families can feel like a balancing act—delicate, tricky, and sometimes chaotic. Now, throw estate planning into the mix, and things can get even more complicated. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be complicated! With...

Score Big with Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Young Athlete’s Future

by Trust Counsel | Jul 19, 2024 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning

As a parent of a budding sports star, you understand the dedication it takes for your child to excel in their sport. From early morning practices to weekend tournaments, you’ve supported them every step of the way. But have you considered an estate plan? Estate...

Value Freedom? Here’s Why an Estate Plan Is Your Declaration of Independence

by Trust Counsel | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Trusts, Wills

As you celebrate the Fourth of July and all it represents – freedom, independence, and the pursuit of happiness – take pride in the ultimate American liberty: the right to decide your own affairs, even after death or in the event of incapacity. An estate...

Family Feuds and Tax Troubles: The Complex Challenges Facing the Michael Jackson Estate

by Trust Counsel | Jun 21, 2024 | Articles, Business Succession, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Intellectual Property, IRS, Kids Protection Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills

June is the month on our calendars regarded by many as an important time to honor, remember, and celebrate fathers and father figures around the country every year on Father’s Day. But few know that June is also home to World Music Day, celebrated every June 21st,...