When you think of Jimmy Buffett, you probably picture sunsets, salt-rimmed glasses, and that laid-back Margaritaville life. But behind the scenes, Buffett’s estate plan is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that holds lessons for families of every size.
If you die without a will, the state decides what happens to everything you leave behind: your money, your home and even your personal belongings.
Grieving families left confused from coast to coast as assets freeze after loved ones die.
While it can be easy to assume that celebrities would have airtight estate plans, time and time again Hollywood stars have made costly decisions that could have been easily avoided.
It can be emotionally taxing to think about what happens after your death and creating a plan that works for you and ensures that your loved ones are protected requires a lot of time and effort.
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