by Trust Counsel | Nov 21, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Wills
The story of Marilyn Monroe is one filled with beauty, mystery, and tragedy.Fifty years after her sudden death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe is still very much an icon of beauty and glamour. But today, others are making big money off of Monroe’s estate, something that has...
by Trust Counsel | Nov 15, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Real Property / Real Estate, Trusts, Wills
Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY) planning services might seem like an enticing bargain. The...
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 | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles, 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 Trust Counsel | Aug 23, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Inheritance
Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy-sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous amount of wealth will pass from aging Baby Boomers to younger generations in the next few decades. In fact, it’s said to be the...
