Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

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Celebrity Estates: Blended Families, Disclaimers, and Hulk Hogan’s $25 Million Estate
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away, he left behind more than a fortune; he left a tangled family web. In this episode, David Lenok talks with Lawrence D. Mandelker, Partner at Venable LLP, t
Celebrity Estates: George Foreman and Legacy Planning
In this episode of Celebrity Estates, host David Lenok welcomes Ian Freeman, founder of The Freeman Group and a Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Advisor, for a conversation inspired by the estate
Celebrity Estates: Lessons from Leonard Lauder’s Art Legacy with Oliver Pursche
In this episode of Celebrity Estates, host David Lenok welcomes Oliver Pursche, senior vice president at Wealthspire Advisors, for a deep dive into the estate complexities surrounding Leonard Lauders
Celebrity Estates: The Art of Celebrity Auctions with Victoria Gray
Victoria Gray, deputy chairman of Bonhams North America, has spent decades curating and managing some of the most iconic celebrity estate auctions. From U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinsteins six homes to Supre
Celebrity Estates: First-Generation Wealth with George Stefanou
Leon Spinks shocked the world in 1978 when, in just his eighth professional fight, he defeated Muhammad Ali to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, a victory still regarded as one of boxings g
Celebrity Estates: How Bob Marley’s Estate Took 30 Years to Settle
When Bob Marley passed away in 1981, he left behind a musical legacy, but no estate plan. Due to his religious beliefs, Marley didnt create a will, and what followed was a legal firestorm: forged doc
Celebrity Estates: Gene Hackman and Estate Planning While in Cognitive Decline
After four decades of acting and winning multiple awards, Gene Hackman was found dead in his home at the age of 95, along with his wife and primary caretaker, Betsy Arakawa. Forensics uncovered that h
Celebrity Estates: All the President’s Money with Megan Gorman
With Donald Trump appearing at his recent inauguration flanked by tech billionaires, the connection between presidents and the almighty dollar is more apparent than ever. However, Trump is not the onl
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