Estate Planning FAQs For LGBTQ+ Couples

by Trust Counsel | Jun 27, 2022 | Case Law, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Trusts, Wills

As we are about to wrap up another Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community faces an increasingly uncertain legal landscape. In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, ending the recognition of a constitutional right to abortion, many are worried that other...

The Golden Girl- and her Golden Retriever: Examining Betty White’s Rumored Estate Plans in the Wake of Her Passing

by Trust Counsel | May 19, 2022 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Wills

We at Trust Counsel know one thing to be true: with every year comes new surprises. But on December 31st, 2021, America lost one of its best and brightest national treasures: Betty White. Known for her iconic look, her great kindness, and her diverse acting portfolio,...

Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 2

by Trust Counsel | Mar 20, 2022 | Articles, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your assets must go through probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be...

Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 1

by Trust Counsel | Mar 13, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Financial, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open...

What To Expect From Your Initial Meeting With Us Your Personal Family Lawyer®

by Trust Counsel | Feb 25, 2022 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

Whether you’ve met with an estate planning lawyer before or it’s your first time, it’s important to understand how working with us, your Personal Family Lawyer® is different from meeting with a traditional lawyer. Here we will explain what’s involved with our process,...

How to Pass Down Your Family Wealth Legacy During The Holidays

by Trust Counsel | Dec 17, 2021 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Trusts, Wills

As you likely already know, but may not have given much thought about, the most important inheritance you provide is so much more than the money you’ll leave behind, but also includes your values, insights, stories, and experience. And, while those things are being...