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Michael Madsen’s Financials At Death Prove That Fame Doesn’t Always Equal Wealth

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...

How FedEx Owner Fred Smith Safeguarded His Legacy Through Charitable Giving

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,...

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,...

10 Steps to Take Now to Secure a Comfortable Retirement: Part 2

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,...

Anne Heche Estate: An Ongoing Legal Quagmire

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...

Navigating the Complexities of O.J. Simpson’s Estate After His Death

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...