As If! Why You Can't Skip the Fine Print on Your Trust
When actress Brittany Murphy passed away in December 2009 at just 32 years old, her death sparked years of public speculation- not only about the circumstances surrounding it, but also about what happened to her estate afterward. More than a decade later, her case remains a widely cited cautionary tale in estate planning circles.
Balancing the Ledger... Poorly: Heath's Estate Planning Lesson
Heath Ledger's will was drafted years before his daughter Matilda was born and was never updated to include her, so under its literal terms his estate went to his parents and sisters rather than to her directly.