2 Big Reasons You Need to Discuss Estate Planning With Your Ex

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?...

Becoming a Florida Trustee

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...

Don’t Let Diminished Financial Capacity Put Your Elderly Loved Ones At Risk—Part 1

by Trust Counsel | Dec 20, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Health Care Directive, Incapacity, Inheritance, Real Property / Real Estate, Retirement, Special Needs Planning, Trusts, Wills

With more and more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age each year, our country is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation that’s been dubbed “The Greying of America.” This population shift stands to affect many aspects of life, especially your...

Time to Reboot your Estate Planning

by Trust Counsel | Dec 19, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Financial, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

The entertainment industry seems to be determined to re-make almost every successful film and television show ever made. From live-action re-makes to updated versions of 80s and 90s classics, the reboot is the game right now. Jumping into the reboot game is Michael...

5 Steps For Adding Digital Assets To Your Estate Plan

by Trust Counsel | Dec 13, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Incapacity, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

Although digital technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient, it has also created some unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. If you haven’t planned properly, for example, just locating and accessing all of your digital...

Don’t Let Your Kids Move Out Without Signing These Documents

by Trust Counsel | Dec 6, 2019 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

Watching your kids leave home to attend college or start their career can be an emotional time for you as a parent. On one hand, moving out on their own is a major accomplishment that should make you proud. On the other hand, having your kids leave the nest and face...