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4 Reasons Why Estate Planning Is Critical For Business Owners

by Trust Counsel | May 16, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial, Incapacity, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

If you are running a business, it’s easy to prioritize estate planning less than your other business matters. After all, if you’re facing challenges meeting next month’s payroll or your goals for growth over the coming quarter, concerns over your potential incapacity...

Still The Richest Cat in the World

by Trust Counsel | May 11, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Trusts, Wills

It has become increasingly popular for the ultra-wealthy to leave behind millions for their beloved pets to be able to maintain their upper-class lifestyles after their owners pass away. Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette is now back in the news as the 2023 Met Gala dress...

5 Reasons Why Shopping For The Cheapest Estate Plan Could Leave Your Family With An Unintended Mess

by Trust Counsel | May 5, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

In most cases, from the most sophisticated business people with the highest net worth to those just starting in the workforce and on their path to adulthood, you very likely do not know how to evaluate estimates when shopping for an estate plan. Shopping for an estate...

Why Everyone Needs to Keep Their Estate Plan Updated

by Trust Counsel | May 4, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Incapacity, Trusts, Wills

As the world and its laws continue to evolve, everyone needs to keep their estate plans up to date. An estate plan is a set of documents, such as a will or trust, that dictate how assets will be distributed upon death or incapacity. An individual’s current legal...

4 Actions To Take If Your Business Is Facing A Lawsuit

by Trust Counsel | May 3, 2023 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Incapacity, Inheritance, Intellectual Property, Trusts, Wills

If your business gets hit with a lawsuit, it can be a traumatic and costly experience. Unfortunately, in today’s highly litigious society, lawsuits are far-too common, with up to 53% of all small businesses in the U.S. sued each year, according to the Small Business...