In this two-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the life, legacy, and estate of music icon Brian Wilson.

As the creative force behind The Beach Boys, Wilson revolutionized pop music with his groundbreaking harmonies and songwriting genius. But behind the fame was a painful story marked by mental health struggles, financial exploitation, and legal battles that affected both his career and his long-term wealth.

Despite amassing a sizable fortune, Wilson’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of estate planning, asset protection, and choosing the right fiduciaries. Joe and Sherry break down how his life and estate offering key lessons in protecting intellectual property and royalties, guardianship and mental capacity concerns, how to avoid financial exploitation, and many more.

Tune in for Part Two as we delve further into Brian Wilson’s legacy and lessons we can learn from his estate.