by Trust Counsel | Apr 28, 2026 | Articles, Probate
Most people who contact our office about a Florida probate do not live in Florida. They live in Cape Coral, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta, New York, New Jersey, or somewhere overseas. A parent, sibling, or spouse passed away here, owned property here, or held business...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 13, 2026 | Articles, Probate
If a business owner dies in Florida without a trust or operating agreement, the company often enters “legal limbo.” Operating accounts are frozen, leadership is void, and competitors can pick apart your client base while the court decides who is in charge....
by Trust Counsel | Jan 16, 2026 | Articles, Probate
Frozen Accounts, Court Delays, and Grief: What Happens in the Probate ProcessYour mom told you not to worry; she had everything handled. You were her power of attorney, helping her pay bills and manage her accounts. When she passed away, you assumed you’d...
by Trust Counsel | Jan 12, 2026 | Articles, Probate
A Celebrity Example: Britney Spears and the Importance of Asset ProtectionBritney Spears’ conservatorship highlighted how vulnerable individuals—and their assets—can be when court matters become complicated or contested. Although technically involving control of a...
by Trust Counsel | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Probate
When actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020, the world mourned the loss of a true icon. But behind the scenes, his family faced the task of navigating probate—a court-supervised process required to settle a person’s estate. Even with a valid will in place, the...
by Trust Counsel | Nov 21, 2025 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Probate
Lessons From Celebrity Estates and What They Teach Us About Planning AheadWhen a loved one passes away, families often find themselves overwhelmed, not just emotionally, but legally and financially as well. Probate, the court-supervised process of settling a person’s...