by Leslie Marenco | Dec 19, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Trusts
Famous comedienne, Joan Rivers, who died unexpectedly on September 4, 2014, from what is alleged to be a botched medical procedure, made millions making us all laugh. Some of her most infamous routines centered around skewering celebrities, most notably legendary...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 26, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates
It has been more than twenty years since Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, committed suicide via shotgun to the head, at age 27. Yes, that’s right – 20 years. Where has the time gone? And who could forget the suicide note: “I don’t...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 11, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
When John Lennon of the Beatles was tragically murdered in 1980, his widow, Yoko Ono, took charge of his legacy and his fortune. As arguably the most successful songwriter of all time, what did Lennon leave behind? According to Lennon’s first wife Cynthia, as...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 29, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Inheritance
Prince Harry celebrated his 30th birthday earlier last month. His mother, the iconic Princess Diana, passed away over 17 years ago, following the tragic crash as Diana sped away from paparazzi in France. What was so special about Harry’s 30th birthday?...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 19, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
The death of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was a sad event for many, but those most struggling would be his children. Williams had an estate plan that was created in a way that worked to protect them from a multitude of issues–including what...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 10, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Tax
Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall died on August 12, 2014, leaving behind an estate estimated at $26.6 million and three children who face a couple of potentially serious problems that could have been avoided through effective estate planning. Bacall, who was...
