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Send us a text In this "Celebrity Estate Planning" episode, we dive into Brooke Astor's estate. Once celebrated as one of New York's most generous philanthropists, her final years were marked by declining health, family conflict, and a high-profile elder abuse case that raised national awareness about financial exploitation.Sources and episode transcript can be found at: https://www.legalteapodcast.com/podcast.

Send us a textA mysterious will has surfaced years after Tony Hsieh’s death, sparking a legal battle over who should control his  estate. With surprise executors, family conflict, and questions of authenticity, this probate case is anything but ordinary. Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com.

Send us a textIn this "Cautionary Tales" episode, we chat about why adding adult children to bank accounts or other assets is almost always a bad idea, using a real case where a joint account left unexpected consequences. Learn why proper estate planning through a Will or Living Trust is worth the upfront cost to avoid these costly mistakes.Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com. 

Send us a textIn this "Celebrity Estate Planning" episode, we dive into Lawrence Inlow's estate.  After the sudden death of the multimillionaire executive, a lack of estate planning led to years of litigation, family conflict, and court battles over everything from funeral costs to wrongful death proceeds. Sources and episode transcript can be found at: https://www.legalteapodcast.com/podcast.

Send us a textJimmy Buffett's carefully crafted estate plan has taken a dramatic turn, with his widow, Jane Buffett, filing a lawsuit to remove the Co-Trustee of the Trust. We're diving into the shocking allegations of financial mismanagement, hostile behavior, and how even the most well-designed estate plans can end up in Court.Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com.

Send us a textIn this "Cautionary Tales" episode, we chat about what happens when parents don't choose guardians for their children ... and why leaving this decision to the courts creates chaos for grieving families. Learn practical strategies for selecting guardians in your estate plan so your kids have security when they need it most. Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com. 

Send us a textIn this "Celebrity Estate Planning" episode, we dive into Charles Dickens's estate to uncover timeless lessons about protecting your creative work, dealing with family drama, and picking the right people to handle your affairs.Sources and episode transcript can be found at: https://www.legalteapodcast.com/podcast.

Send us a textTransfer on death deeds were supposed to make passing down property simple, but they're creating nightmare scenarios for families nationwide. We explore how these "easy" legal forms are sparking sibling wars, court battles, and permanent family rifts over inherited homes. Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com.

Send us a textIn this "Cautionary Tales" episode, we chat about siblings who fought over their mom's wedding ring ... until a shocking jewelry appraisal changed everything. Learn practical strategies for handling personal property in your estate plan so your family doesn't end up in unnecessary drama over your belongings. Sources and an episode transcript can be found at: LegalTeaPodcast.com.

Send us a textTune in for an episode on “Celebrity Estate Planning" on the estate of George Steinbrenner, the long-time owner of the New York Yankees.  We explore how George hit the ultimate tax home run by dying during 2010's estate tax holiday, saving his heirs half a billion dollars without lifting a finger.   Sources and episode transcript can be found at: https://www.legalteapodcast.com/podcast.