Caring for Aging Parents: How to Protect Relationships and Plan Ahead

by Trust Counsel | Dec 5, 2025 | Articles, Guardianship

When adult siblings come together to care for aging parents, something unexpected often happens. Instead of bringing families closer, the experience frequently exposes old wounds and creates new rifts that never fully heal. What should be a time of unity becomes a...

10 Guardian Mistakes That Could Put Your Kids at Risk (And How to Do It Right)

by Trust Counsel | Apr 21, 2025 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship

1) Thinking a Will is Enough A will is essential, but it only kicks in *after* you’re gone. It doesn’t cover situations like sudden illness or incapacity. You need separate guardianship documents specifically designed to address these “what if”...

Score Big with Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Young Athlete’s Future

by Trust Counsel | Jul 19, 2024 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning

As a parent of a budding sports star, you understand the dedication it takes for your child to excel in their sport. From early morning practices to weekend tournaments, you’ve supported them every step of the way. But have you considered an estate plan? Estate...

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,...

Estate Planning: A Gift of Peace and Power for Every Mother

by Trust Counsel | May 3, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance

Moms spend their days and nights thinking about how to make sure their children are happy, healthy, and safe. If you’re a mom, you know. If you aren’t a mom, you were born because of a mom. It’s one of the two things we all have in common. So, as  Mother’s Day...