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Celebrity Estate Plan: Jay Leno’s Case is No Laughing Matter

by Trust Counsel | Aug 2, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

To illustrate the importance of planning for incapacity, we’ll examine the real-life court case involving Jay Leno and his wife, Mavis. I assure you, it is no laughing matter.The Leno case highlights what happens when you or a loved one becomes incapacitated and what...

The Hand of Chaos: Lessons from Maradona’s Tangled Estate

by Trust Counsel | Jul 24, 2024 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning

Diego Armando Maradona, one of soccer’s greatest, left an indelible mark with his incredible skill and the infamous “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup. However, Maradona’s personal life was marked by controversies, numerous relationships, and...

Major Life Changes in 2024? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

by Trust Counsel | Jul 10, 2024 | Articles

As we move through the middle of 2024, it’s a great opportunity to review your estate plan. If you’re wondering if a review is really necessary, think about whether your personal or financial circumstances have had a big change lately. Certain life events...

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...

10 Steps to Take Now to Secure a Comfortable Retirement: Part 2

by Trust Counsel | May 17, 2024 | Asset Protection, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Guardianship, High Net Worth, Incapacity, Inheritance, Wills

Welcome back to our discussion on securing a comfortable retirement! In the first part of this series, we explored essential steps including estate planning, preparing for long-term care, and passing on your legacy. As we continue with the second part of our series,...