Securing Their Future: The Ultimate Guide to Special Needs Trusts in Florida

by Trust Counsel | Mar 19, 2026 | Articles, Trusts

As a parent or loved one, your primary goal is to ensure a lifetime of comfort, exceptional care, and unwavering support. Naturally, you want to leave a substantial inheritance to guarantee their quality of life.The Harsh Reality: Leaving money directly to a dependent...

Why Florida Trust Administration Is More Complicated Than You Expect — And Why Handling It Alone Can Be Risky

by Trust Counsel | Dec 15, 2025 | Articles, Trusts

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and learned that you’ve been named as the Successor Trustee of their trust, you may be wondering what your responsibilities actually are—and whether trust administration in Florida is really as complicated as people say.Many new...

Trouble in Paradise? Jimmy Buffet’s $275M Estate Faces Huge Legal Battle

by Trust Counsel | Jun 11, 2025 | Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Wills

“Margaritaville”: a concept, a song, and eventually, a huge company of restaurants, resorts, and cruise ships. Unfortunately, the laid-back, “chill” factor that is an iconic part of the brand, and by extension, the legacy of Jimmy Buffett, the late singer,...

What You Need to Know About the IRS Rule Change in Irrevocable Trusts

by Trust Counsel | Jul 31, 2024 | Articles, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Inheritance, IRS, Trusts, Wills

Estate planning is a critical component of financial security, yet it often involves navigating a maze of tax regulations and legal considerations. One recent change in IRS regulations has significant implications for those using irrevocable trusts as part of their...

Value Freedom? Here’s Why an Estate Plan Is Your Declaration of Independence

by Trust Counsel | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Trusts, Wills

As you celebrate the Fourth of July and all it represents – freedom, independence, and the pursuit of happiness – take pride in the ultimate American liberty: the right to decide your own affairs, even after death or in the event of incapacity. An estate...

Family Feuds and Tax Troubles: The Complex Challenges Facing the Michael Jackson Estate

by Trust Counsel | Jun 21, 2024 | Articles, Business Succession, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Intellectual Property, IRS, Kids Protection Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills

June is the month on our calendars regarded by many as an important time to honor, remember, and celebrate fathers and father figures around the country every year on Father’s Day. But few know that June is also home to World Music Day, celebrated every June 21st,...