Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous


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Celebrity Estates: Giorgio Armani’s $12B Legacy and Succession Plan
September 29, 2025

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
September 22, 2025

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
August 27, 2025

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
August 11, 2025

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
July 28, 2025

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
June 23, 2025

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
May 27, 2025

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
April 28, 2025

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
March 31, 2025

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
February 24, 2025

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