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 20, 2021 | Articles, Family, Financial, Income Tax
Signed into law on March 11th, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) is the largest direct-to-taxpayer stimulus legislation ever passed, and it came just in time to save millions of Americans whose unemployment benefits were about to...
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 | Jul 20, 2021 | Articles, Family, Kids Protection Planning
In case you missed all of the commercials for floral arrangements that have been airing recently, here’s one final reminder: Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9th. But before you spend your money on something that will wilt and die within a week or two, consider...
