Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous
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Celebrity Estates: Jim Thorpe, Native Americans, and the Land Back Movement
Jim Thorpe, revered as one of the greatest athletes in American history, exemplifies how personal wishes and legal rights can conflict posthumously. Thorpes estranged third wife, Patricia, moved his
Celebrity Estates: John Amos and Warning Signs of Elder Abuse in Estate Planning
John Amos, an actor who starred in such television shows as Good Times, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The West Wing, is believed to have died from congestive heart failure, but his only daughter Shann
Celebrity Estates: Shannen Doherty and The Importance of Timely Planning
Shannen Doherty, a beloved actress, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, tragically caught too late for treatment. The day before her passing on July 13, 2024, she finalized her divorce from
Celebrity Estates: Simon Cowell and Disinheritance in Estate Planning
Simon Cowell, reality star and record producer, has an estimated net value worth of $600 million. How much of that will be left for his son? According to him, nothing. Listen in as host David Lenok is
Celebrity Estates: The Gilded Age and Psychological Implications of Inherited Wealth
Even celebrities arent free of the pitfalls of poor estate and legacy planning. With their lives and finances often in the spotlight, it can be easy to see where they fall short and how to avoid thos
Celebrity Estates: Steve Lockshin on Len Bias and NIL Deals in Estate Planning
Len Bias was a star basketball player at the University of Maryland drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1986 and one step away from becoming a pro athlete. Unfortunately, he passed away just two days aft
Celebrity Estates: The National Football League and Lessons on Family Dynamics and Governance
A close-knit network of family businesses, the NFL earns around $200 billion annually. On top of traditional family business within their individual branches, the NFL navigates those same financial pl
REPLAY! Celebrity Estates: King Charles III and How International Heirs Impact Tax Planning
When King Charles III was crowned, he had lived a life full of experiences at the age of 74. His heirs equally have lived their lives and made their own decisions, including his son Harry who has take
REPLAY! Celebrity Estates: Julia Fox and Why Millenials Focus Less on Material Wealth
Uncut Gems star Julia Fox recently went viral for posting a TikTok video showcasing her home, which was modest compared to the extravagant wealth you expect from someone wealthy and famous. Today, man
Celebrity Estates: Bob Barker and Leaving a Charitable Legacy
Bob Barker is best known as the beloved host of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in American television history. Barker sadly passed away in August 2023. The majority of his estate wa