Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous


Latest Episodes

Ep 59 – Philip Seymour Hoffman – Don’t Delay When It Comes To Your Estate Plan – With Megan Gorman
December 20, 2021

In this episodes encore presentation, David Lenok, senior editor at WealthManagement.com, is joined once again by Megan Gorman, founding partner of Chequers Financial Management. Todays celebrity ex

Ep 58 – MacKenzie Scott: The Future of Giving?
December 06, 2021

With a 4% stake in Amazon, MacKenzie Scott, formerly MacKenzie Bezos, is the third wealthiest woman in the United States. In this episode, David Lenok is joined by Richard Peck, vice president of New

Ep 57 – Prince: Planning for Intellectual Property With Matthew Erskine
November 22, 2021

From his home and liquid possessions to his image and royalty rights, settling Princes estate would have been a complex process, even with a will. But Prince did not have a will, and this led to one

Ep 56 – Elon Musk’s Charitable Limits With John Pantekidis
November 08, 2021

Between his six children and his illiquid assets in Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musks claim to give half of his fortune to charity falls short. Yet only a few small steps would be required to increase his

Ep 55 – Britney Spears: How The Jump Conservatorship Skips Estate Planning With Megan Gorman
October 25, 2021

In 2008, following a very public breakdown, Britney Spears and her estate were placed under a conservatorship managed by her father, Jamie Spears. Now 13 years later, Britney is contesting the conse

Ep 54 – James Brown: Philanthropy After Death With Robert Strauss
October 11, 2021

In this episode, David Lenok, senior editor at WealthManagement.com, is joined by Robert Strauss, shareholder and director of Weinstock Manion, specializing in guiding high net worth families, busine

Ep 53 – The Information About Special Needs Trusts Everyone Needs To Hear With Gina Nelson
August 30, 2021

Many of us remember Chrisptopher Reeves for his unforgettable performance as the first Superman to appear on the big screen in 1978. But a lot of us forget his later years were spent as a parapelegic

Ep 52 – Peter Bing: How Incorrect Terminology in an Estate Plan Can Cause Total Chaos With Megan Gorman
August 09, 2021

A trust might make complete sense. But when you add family dynamics to the equation, chaos can ensue. This is exactly what happened when a millionaire decided to remove two of his biological grandchi

Ep 51 – Preserving Your Inherited Collectibles with Barbara Archer
June 28, 2021

In this episode, David Lenok, senior editor at WealthManagement.com, speaks with Barbara Archer, managing director and partner at Hightower. David and Barbara speak about Barbras story of researching

Ep 50 – Warren Buffett – What Is Your Subconscious Relationship With Money? With Rick Kahler
June 07, 2021

In this episode, David Lenok, senior editor at WealthManagement.com, sits down with Rick Kahler, president of Kahler Financial Group, as they dive into the subconscious mind around money. Todays cele