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Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune

Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune Gene Hackman’s $80M fortune is being managed by his trust, but the public may never find out who inherits it due to private court records. Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa used a “living trust” and a “pour-over […]

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Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale

Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale Jimmy Buffett’s estate, valued at $275 million, has become embroiled in a costly and contentious legal dispute over who should manage his trust after his death. The dispute centers on whether Buffett’s widow, Jane Slagsvol, or accountant Richard Mozenter, […]

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End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think

End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think Choosing a health care agent requires having some sensitive and potentially uncomfortable conversations about your end-of-life wishes. PictureLake via Getty Images During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to […]

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