by Leslie Marenco | Dec 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Trusts, Videos
In this week’s video, I give you helpful advice before becoming a Florida Trustee. Being a Trustee is a big decision that you have to make along with your family and attorney so you know what obligations you are contracting. Without a plan in place, there could...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 20, 2019 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Videos, Wills
When you’re doing your Estate Planning, you may come across this very frequent question: How much money should I leave my young children? This is a very personal decision you should take along with your attorney and before you do so, you may want to...
by Trust Counsel | Nov 22, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Scams, Trusts, Wills
Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. Here, we’ll look at how online legal documents can even put your minor children at risk. Given how far web-based technology has evolved, you might think online legal...
by Trust Counsel | Oct 18, 2019 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning
In the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s murder this March, his family and ex-girlfriend have been locked in a bitter battle for custody of one of his young children. And as this ugly drama plays out in the courtroom and tabloids, it highlights the single-most...
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...
by Trust Counsel | May 3, 2019 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Probate, Vacation / Travel
4 Critical Estate Planning Tasks to Complete Before Going on Vacation Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, and confirming rental vehicles. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for the...