by Trust Counsel | Jul 7, 2025 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Financial
Michael Madsen, a frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino and the star of movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2”, passed away suddenly at the age of 67 this past week, on July 3rd, 2025. At the time of his death, it was confirmed by his manager, Ron...
by Trust Counsel | Jul 1, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Tax, Financial, Gift Tax, Income Tax
“I think if you’ve done well in this country, it’s pretty churlish for you not to at least be willing to give a pretty good portion of that back to the public interest. And all this is in the great tradition of American philanthropy.” This is a quote from Fred Smith,...
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,...
by Trust Counsel | May 17, 2024 | Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, High Net Worth, Incapacity, Inheritance, Wills
Welcome back to our discussion on securing a comfortable retirement! In the first part of this series, we explored essential steps including estate planning, preparing for long-term care, and passing on your legacy. As we continue with the second part of our series,...
by Trust Counsel | May 8, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, High Net Worth, Inheritance
The sudden passing of actress Anne Heche in August 2022 left behind a legacy of film and television work. However, it also led to a complex and contentious legal situation, primarily due to the absence of a will. For a detailed overview of the initial legal...
by Trust Counsel | May 1, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial
The passing of O.J. Simpson has raised new questions about the fate of his estate. As all parties involved work through the legal process, there are several key points to consider. From the original civil judgment against Simpson to his will and the subsequent probate...