Aretha Franklin left a voicemail for her attorney in the months preceding her death. Estate planning is essential because it allows people to communicate their wishes regarding what happens to their assets when they die. To be legally binding, estate planning documents must be prepared and signed according to specific rules. Simply stating wishes to […]
Lisa Marie Presley left behind a family legacy at her death. Most people live their lives in relative obscurity. Others are household names from the time of their birth. The latter was true of Lisa Marie Presley. According to a recent NME article titled “Lisa Marie Presley’s children to inherit Graceland estate,” being the daughter […]
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era. The royal family of the United Kingdom has been of interest to many people around the world. Historically, that family has governed populations around the globe. More recently, family fame and drama have captured headlines. According to a recent MSN article titled “Queen […]
Stevie Ray Vaughan left a fairly small estate. History has shown musicians on aircraft often have tragic endings. This is true of a number of legends. One of these legends was Stevie Ray Vaughan. According to a recent MSN article titled “Here's Who Inherited Stevie Ray Vaughan's Money After His Death,” Vaughan did not have […]
Valerie Bertinelli and Tom Vitale are fighting over a premarital agreement. Being a celebrity does not guarantee a fairy tale ending. While some pop stars, television personalities, and politicians are happily married to one individual, others face one or multiple divorces. Whether a person is well known or anonymous, divorce is never pleasant. <understatement?> It […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
Ray Liotta likely left a significant estate. The death of a celebrity is often met with both disbelief and interest from the general public. Go ahead, admit to having a little curiosity when such news breaks. Some people mourn the reality of an actor or singer no longer creating any more content to be enjoyed. […]
Eddie Van Halen was one of the most influential musicians of all time and made sure the next generation of artists have the resources necessary to further their musical education.
Charlie Daniels left behind a music legacy. Musicians give the world a part of themselves through their songs. While the general public can continue to enjoy the artistic talents of a deceased musician through streaming services, families and close friends feel the loss acutely. This loss can feel even heavier when the musician failed to […]
Melinda Gates and Bill Gates are revisiting their estates plans after their divorce. Few people can call themselves millionaires. Even fewer can call themselves billionaires. Bill and Melinda Gates are two of these individuals. According to a recent Page Six article titled “Melinda Gates could be angling to change kids’ $10M inheritance in split,” having […]
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