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Beneficiary Battle over Presley Estate Reveals Possible Problems in Estate Planning

Beneficiary Battle over Presley Estate Reveals Possible Problems in Estate Planning

Posted on: March 23, 2023
A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.
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What Was in Ivana Trump's Estate Plan

What Was in Ivana Trump’s Estate Plan?

Posted on: February 8, 2023
Ivana Trump left behind around $1 million for the nanny who raised her daughter Ivanka Trump and sons Eric Trump and Donald Jr. Trump, excluding her ex-husband former President Donald Trump from her will.
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What’s the Fight About for Leonard Cohen’s Estate

What’s the Fight About for Leonard Cohen’s Estate?

Posted on: February 2, 2023
Leonard Cohen had been burned before. So, in the years before his death in 2016, the “Hallelujah” singer and poet worked to secure most of his multi-million dollar estate for the benefit of his heirs — who are now fighting for total control of the Canadian musician’s assets, The Post has learned.
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Coolio Didn’t have a Will…But You Should

Coolio Didn’t have a Will…But You Should

Posted on: January 24, 2023
When the rapper Coolio died in September, he joined a group of notables that includes Prince, Howard Hughes and Pablo Picasso—all of whom died without specifying who should inherit their money and estate.
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What’s the Latest with Larry King’s Estate

What’s the Latest with Larry King’s Estate?

Posted on: January 18, 2023
The $100 million battle involving Larry King’s widow Shawn has heated up with the late television personality’s ex-business managers accusing him of having a secret bank account, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Did Singer Aaron Carter have an Estate Plan

Did Singer Aaron Carter have an Estate Plan? By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: December 29, 2022
Singer Aaron Carter's £446,000 property will be left to his one-year-old son Prince following the musician's tragic death last month.
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Creating a Philanthropic Legacy

How to Inspire A Philanthropic Legacy. By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: November 8, 2022
Batman: The Masked Philanthropist Among the superheroes, Batman is unique because he has no superpowers. He does not have genetic mutations, X-ray vision, overpowering physical strength, flying ability, genius-level intellect, or other god-like powers. Although he is trained in martial arts and possesses a range of high-tech gadgetry that allows him to fight crime, Batman […]
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the Dynasty Trust: How the Kennedy's stay Rich! By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: October 27, 2022
Dynasty trusts: you don't have to be rich, just farsighted When people create estate plans, they typically focus on handing down their money and property to their children, grandchildren, and other living heirs. But some people want to leave behind a more enduring legacy. A dynasty trust could be the answer for those interested in […]
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celebrity estate planning issues: privacy, family protection, & Control. By Austin Estate Planning Attorney Zachary D Kamykowski

Posted on: May 31, 2022
A Tale Of Two Celebrities: Chadwick Boseman And Eddie Van Halen Life's difficulties challenge all of us regardless of our relative fame or obscurity. The death of an iconic figure can sometimes impact us profoundly because it reminds us of our shared humanity. With a celebrity's passing, we realize that death is an equalizer. It […]
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