Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous


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Celebrity Estates: Jim Thorpe, Native Americans, and the Land Back Movement
December 16, 2024

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
November 25, 2024

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
October 07, 2024

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
July 22, 2024

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
May 20, 2024

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
April 29, 2024

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
March 25, 2024

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
February 26, 2024

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
December 18, 2023

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
October 16, 2023

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