Marilyn Monroe’s Estate is Making People Rich – But Who?

by Trust Counsel | Nov 21, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Wills

The story of Marilyn Monroe is one filled with beauty, mystery, and tragedy.Fifty years after her sudden death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe is still very much an icon of beauty and glamour. But today, others are making big money off of Monroe’s estate, something that has...

Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 1

by Trust Counsel | Nov 15, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Real Property / Real Estate, Trusts, Wills

Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY) planning services might seem like an enticing bargain. The...

Things You Need to Know About Doing Business in the U.S.

by Trust Counsel | Oct 16, 2019 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Financial

There are many great reasons why business investors choose the United States—a business-friendly environment, quality of life, diversity, etc. Many foreign investors are familiar with these great reasons, but many of them ignore the different rules and regulations...

Is Platonic or Co-Parenting Right For You?

by Trust Counsel | Oct 11, 2019 | Articles, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning

With societal attitudes about love, marriage, and parenting constantly evolving, our perception of what constitutes “family” is becoming more and more flexible. As family structures become more varied, we’re learning that when it comes to raising children, the marital...

3 Estate Planning Concerns For Married, Same-Gender Couples

by Trust Counsel | Sep 6, 2019 | Articles, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial

Now that same-gender couples can legally marry in all 50 states, more Americans than ever before are enjoying the rights and benefits that come with marriage. Estate planning, in particular, is one arena where these new rights and benefits are readily apparent. With...

How will the Coming Wealth Transfer Affect Your Family?

by Trust Counsel | Aug 23, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Inheritance

Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy-sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous amount of wealth will pass from aging Baby Boomers to younger generations in the next few decades. In fact, it’s said to be the...