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Blended Families + Death = Potential Nightmare.

by Trust Counsel | Mar 22, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, Inheritance

Anyone who’s seen an episode of “Modern Family” knows that families these days come in many different shapes and sizes. Long gone are the days when a “family” was defined as a mother, father and two children (or was it 2.5 children? Where does the .5 come from...

Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Choosing a Successor for Your Business

by Trust Counsel | Mar 15, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Financial, High Net Worth, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

Selecting the individual to lead your business after you step down is a huge decision. It’s not merely about finding someone who mirrors your personality or whom you favor personally. Rather, the crux lies in identifying a successor who possesses the right...

Lessons in Estate Planning From Iconic Women

by Trust Counsel | Mar 7, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Family, Trusts

On Women’s Day, we memorialize those women who inspired us and paved the way for others. We’ll explore the captivating stories of Anna Nicole Smith, Leona Helmsley, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, and Liliane Bettencourt. And while we can learn a great deal from their...

14 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 2

by Trust Counsel | Mar 1, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Inheritance

14 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 2Last week we explored 7 ways to show your finances and your family some love with smart, tax-advantaged financial tips for the new year:Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)Front-load Your 401(k)...

14 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 1

by Trust Counsel | Feb 23, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business Succession, Business/ Corporate Law, Estate Planning

14 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 1 Ah, February – the month of love, where hearts flutter and chocolates abound (single people, stay with me here). But amidst the romantic whirlwind, there’s a different kind of love that deserves...