by Trust Counsel | Aug 4, 2023 | Articles, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
As summer comes to a close, and back-to-school excitement fills the air, there is one crucial task that is often overlooked: designating legal guardians for your minor children. Legal guardians are the individuals you entrust with the care of your children if, for any...
by Trust Counsel | Jun 23, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning
Vacations are a time to relax, unwind, and create beautiful memories with your loved ones. But before you set off on your adventure, it’s essential to ensure that your legal affairs are in order so you can fully relax during your travels. Can’t imagine doing one...
by Trust Counsel | Jun 15, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Probate, Trusts, Wills
Trust Counsel Welcomes our Summer undergraduate Interns: Columbus explorers set sails on Their law journey as Trust Counsel’s Summer Interns and learn to prepare for “Life Away from Home” as adults. These last couple of weeks, we have had the absolute pleasure of...
by Trust Counsel | Jun 13, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills
When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people who contact me tell me they don’t need anything complicated for their estate- just a Will. Indeed, Wills have a reputation as the number one estate planning...
by Trust Counsel | May 9, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Incapacity, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Trusts, Vacation / Travel, Wills
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy your spouse, partner, kids’ or friend’s company. But before you head off on your next getaway, there’s something else you should consider doing that might not sound...
by Trust Counsel | Aug 12, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning
If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an irrevocable trust. Last week, in part one of this series, we discussed 529 plans and education savings...