Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

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Celebrity Estates: Giorgio Armani’s $12B Legacy and Succession Plan
Giorgio Armani left behind more than fashion when he passed away at 91. His $12 billion empire, absence of direct heirs and a carefully crafted foundation raise essential estate planning lessons that
Celebrity Estates: Legacy Lessons from Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne left behind more than music when he passed away at 76. His $250 million fortune, blended family and valuable music royalties raise pressing estate planning questions that extend far beyo
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