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Gene Hackman's $80 million fortune is in legal limbo after his wife died just days before he did, highlighting the estate planning crisis countless families face.

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy took Oher into their home and were appointed as conservators of his estate. But Oher has recently alleged that the Tuohys never actually adopted him. Oher alleges that the Tuohys tricked him into agreeing to the conservatorship and unjustly profited from his trust in them.

If you're fortunate enough to have a winning lottery ticket, it is important to carefully consider how you want to handle your unexpected windfall. There is an unfortunate pattern of lottery winners blowing their new wealth. You don't want to be one of them, even if your prize is much smaller than those mentioned.

Swedish death cleaning, a morbid-sounding practice, is actually quite liberating, both for ourselves and our loved ones.

Raquel Welch, the famous actress, passed away in February 2023 at the age of 82. She appeared in over 30 movies and 50 TV series, won a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But, Welch was more than an actress. She was also a savvy entrepreneur with several successful business ventures including a fitness program and wig line.

Aaron’s passing was one of the more tragic celebrity deaths of 2022. It's also one of the messiest from a legal perspective. The late singer died unmarried and without a will, raising questions about the value of his estate, what will become of his remaining fortune, and who will provide care for his young child.

While Knives Out appealed to viewers because of its interesting characters and dramatic plot twists, the more mundane topic of estate planning is central to the movie. In Knives Out, there are several common estate planning issues that could trigger real-life family drama.

Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in October 2022, leaving behind a large legacy and a multimillion-dollar estate. While celebrities may seem unrelatable to most, they face many of the same issues the rest of us do. For example, tax planning issues and estate planning worries. The passing of Jerry Lee Lewis has sparked thoughtful reflections on his life spent in the spotlight. Many are also wondering what will become of his fortune, and his estate.

Anne Heche died without a will and consequently placed her surviving family members in a difficult position. Who had a right to inherit? Who would receive what? Family fighting and court battles ensued.

When Heath Ledger died tragically, at just 28 years old, leaving an estimated $20 Million fortune behind, and a will he had not updated, his family made a huge decision that would impact his daughter's life forever.