by Leslie Marenco | Oct 18, 2019 | 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 Leslie Marenco | Oct 11, 2019 | 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 Leslie Marenco | Oct 3, 2019 | Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Wills
The last will and trust of late Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks is going back to court, adding a new chapter to the story of who ultimately inherits Banks’ estate. It seems that Banks’ estranged wife, Elizabeth, simply cannot accept the terms of the will Banks signed...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts
Gloria Vanderbilt, railroad heiress and fashion icon of her own right, passed away last week at the age of 95. Though her Will has not been made public yet, the question of who will inherit her estate, which is estimated to be about $200 million, has been drawing...
by Leslie Marenco | May 19, 2017 | Inheritance
Completely disinheriting a child or grandchild should be reserved for extreme circumstances. And, if those circumstances exist in your family, it’s critical to ensure that you’ve taken the proper planning steps so that you are not leaving your loved one’s with a...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 10, 2017 | Gift Tax, Inheritance, IRS, Uncategorized
If you are a citizen or permanent resident, you must report all income to the IRS annually even if it’s taxed somewhere else. Also, unless you have been living under a rock you should KNOW that you must report your foreign bank accounts. There’s been so...
