by Trust Counsel | Jan 10, 2020 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce. Unlike...
by Trust Counsel | Jan 2, 2020 | Articles, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills
There are many good reasons to create an estate plan early in life. But not very many people do. Statistics show that most American adults – about 55% – don’t even have a signed Will, much less an estate plan; most of these folks are young. There are all kinds...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 27, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It’s one of the rare times of the year when loved ones from across the country gather together to enjoy each other’s company and...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 20, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Inheritance, Trusts, Videos, Wills
Estate planning isn’t only for the rich! Without a plan in place, there could be a long-lasting impact on your loved ones, even if you don’t have a pricey home, large IRA or valuable art to pass on. Not convinced that estate planning is necessary and important?...
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...
