Celebrity Estates

What can advisors learn from the 15-year-long fight over the Godfather of Soul's estate?

You don't have to be Superman to protect your loved ones with disabilities.

Multi-millionaire Peter Bing disinherited two grandchildren born out of wedlock, Damien Hurley and Kira Bonder, leaving them with nothing.  

David Lenok and Barbara Archer share the story of Suzie Zuzek, the artist behind the designs created by Lilly Pulitzer.

The Oracle of Omaha is simultaneously one of the world's greatest amassers and spreaders of wealth.

The Seagram's heiress's association with the pseudo-intellectual sex cult NXIVM highlights the importance of educating the next generation.

Through the use of trusts, prenups and taking care of business deals during his life, Hugh Hefner left his family and his legacy in a very good place to move on from following his death.

The tumultuous estate of R&B singer Aretha Franklin highlights the need for good communication.

There's an entire ecosystem of entertainment industry employees that extends far beyond what the camera captures.

A handwritten will and eight marriages are the stuff that estate fights are made of.