Sam Cooke’s Tragic Legacy: The Cost of Dying Without a Will

Sam Cooke’s Tragic Legacy: The Cost of Dying Without a Will

The Tragic Death of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke, a trailblazing soul music icon, met a tragic end in December 1964 at just 33 years old. He was fatally shot by Bertha Franklin, the manager of a Los Angeles motel, after a confrontation. Cooke, distressed and searching for a...
Updating Your Living Trust: When, Why, and How Often

Updating Your Living Trust: When, Why, and How Often

Why It’s Important to Update Your Living Trust Your living trust plays a key role in your estate plan by ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, life evolves—relationships, finances, and priorities shift over time. To keep your trust...
Estate Planning Lessons from Jerry Garcia’s Probate Nightmare

Estate Planning Lessons from Jerry Garcia’s Probate Nightmare

Jerry Garcia’s Probate Nightmare Jerry Garcia, the legendary frontman of the Grateful Dead, left behind more than iconic music. He also left his heirs entangled in a 9-year legal battle over his estate, which was filled with claims, disputes, and costly probate fees....