by Trust Counsel | Sep 2, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial
Following the death of a loved one, close family members are sometimes surprised to learn that they didn’t receive the inheritance they were expecting, and that the deceased instead left most of their estate to an individual they only recently met, who wasn’t even a...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 26, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Real Property / Real Estate, Trusts, Wills
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process. In fact, only 33% of Americans have created their will, according to Caring.com’s 2022...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 21, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process. In fact, only 33% of Americans have created their will, according to Caring.com’s 2022...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 12, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning
If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an irrevocable trust. Last week, in part one of this series, we discussed 529 plans and education savings...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 5, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship
If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an Irrevocable Trust. Here’s what we think you should consider as you decide: First, consider whether you...
by Trust Counsel | Jul 29, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance
You might think that only the super wealthy need to worry about asset protection planning. But the truth is that if you don’t have millions, you may be at even greater risk. For instance, if you are a multi-millionaire, a $50,000 judgment against you might not be...