Life's Third Act

Life's Third Act


Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Battle: Lessons from Margaritaville – PT. 2 – EP. 186 – Life’s Third Act

August 20, 2025

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In the second installment of this three-part series, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer discuss the life, music, and merchandising empire of the King of Margaritaville himself, Jimmy Buffett.

In this episode, we unpack how Jimmy Buffett transformed his timeless hit Margaritaville, into resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle experiencesbuilding a multi-million dollar merchandising empire.

But this is more than a success story. After Buffett passed in 2023, his $275 million estate became the center of a bitter legal battle between his widow, Jane Buffett, and longtime business manager Richard Mozenter.

Whether you’re dedicated to Buffett’s world or focused on securing your own legacy, this episode shows why estate planning must be strategic, transparent, and resilient. Stay tuned for Part Three, where we turn our attention to other celebrity estates and the pivotal lessons they teach.