Margaret Thatcher died in April of 2013 of a stroke in London, England at the age of 87 after several health complications. Thatcher is best known as the first and only female Prime Minister of England that served in the position from 1979 to 1990. There are several estate planning lessons that can be learned from Margaret Thatcher. The biggest lesson that can be learned from Thatcher about planning an estate is the need to have a plan for a funeral and final arrangements. Estate planning is not exclusively about planning for... Read More

Roger Ebert passed away in April of 2013 at the age of 70 after a battle of cancer that went on for several years. Ebert was most well known as the most preeminent film critic in the United states that had a career that lasted 46 years for the Chicago Sun-Times and 31 years on TV.There are several estate planning lessons that can be learned from Roger Ebert. The most important lesson to be learned from Mr. Ebert in planning an estate is the need to heed warnings. Many times the biggest motivations to begin planning an estate... Read More

Lil Wayne was hospitalized In California in March of 2013 after suffering from several severe seizures. Lil Wayne also known as Dwayne Carter is best known as a multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning rapper and entertainer that passed Elvis as the male with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Wayne was reportedly in critical condition and in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital after the seizures. There are several estate planning lessons to be learned from Lil Wayne. The most important lesson to be learned... Read More

Jerry Buss died in February 2013 at age 80 from kidney failure after a battle with cancer. Buss is best known as the owner of one of America's most high profile and successful sports franchises winning 10 NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Buss There are many estate planning lessons that can be learned from Jerry Buss. The most important lesson that can be learned from Buss is to protect the family business. Most family businesses do not have an estimated one billion dollars ($1 Billion) such as the current... Read More

Jerry Brown Jr. passed away after being involved in a fatal accident with Dallas Cowboys teammate and friend Josh Brent in December of 2012. Although not widely known, Brown Jr. a professional football player and was a member of the Dallas Cowboys practice team after playing on various other teams and leagues. There are many estate administration and probate lessons that can be learned from Jerry Brown Jr. The biggest lesson in this situation is that the duties of a personal representative or executor of an estate in a probate... Read More

Jovan Belcher, best known as a NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, tragically participated in murder-suicide with his girlfriend in December 2012. Belcher killed 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins before going to a Chiefs' training facility and killing himself. There are several important estate planning lessons that can be learned from Jovan Belcher. The most important estate planning lesson that can never be stressed enough is the need to have a plan for who will care for a minor child if a parent is no longer around.... Read More

Hector “Macho” Camacho died in November of 2012 after being taken off of life support following a shooting in his native Puerto Rico. Camacho was best known as being a four time world champion boxer and for his notorious over the top lifestyle and run ins with the law. Camacho continued to grab headlines even after his death as there were reports of a fight between several women including his alleged girlfriend, another woman who says she was his longtime girlfriend, and his sisters ensued at his wake in Puerto Rico.... Read More

Larry Hagman died in November of 2012 after complications with throat cancer. Hagman was best known as an actor that portrayed oil baron J.R. Ewing on the drama "Dallas" from 1978 to 1991 and also starred in the sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie". There is several estate planning lesson that can be learned from Larry Hagman. The lesson about planning an estate is to take advantage of second chances and wake up calls. Hagman had an acknowledged alcohol problem and drank heavily during his career as a television... Read More

Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot outside of a bar in Puerto Rico in November of 2012 and was pronounced brain dead by doctors. "Macho" Camacho is best known as a professional boxer that won four World Championship titles during his career and winning fights against Roberto Durán, Sugar Ray Leonard and fighting agiant Julio César Chávez, Félix Trinidad, and Oscar de la Hoya. There are several estate planning lessons that can be learned from Camacho. The biggest lesson is how... Read More