Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estate planning becomes more complicated when assets, citizenship and tax rules extend beyond a single country. What seems straightforward on paper can quickly involve multiple jurisdictions, reporting requirements, and competing legal systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Celebrity Estates, Senior Editor David Lenok speaks with Martin Behn, partner at Lathrop GPM, about the estate planning challenges that arise when individuals hold assets or citizenship in more than one country. Using the recent death of actress Catherine O’Hara as an example, Martin explains how advisors must identify assets globally, determine which country’s laws apply, and account for international tax treaties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">David and Martin also explore how factors like residency, citizenship and domicile influence estate taxation and inheritance outcomes. Their conversation highlights why cross-border planning often requires coordination between advisors and attorneys in different jurisdictions to help families transfer wealth effectively.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why identifying every asset worldwide is the first step in cross-border estate planning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How tax treaties determine which country controls estate and gift tax treatment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why advisors may need estate planning documents in multiple jurisdictions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The planning risks when countries impose forced heirship rules on estates</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between citizenship, residency and domicile in tax planning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And more!</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/celebrity-estates"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrity-estates-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/id1466224736"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2tTjOQRtHIqSUoY6K4GwMS"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Spotify</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://subscriptions.wealthmanagement.com/?p=TPDCST"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trust and Estates Magazine</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With David Lenok:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenok-a481432a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: David Lenok</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Wealth Management</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With Martin Behn:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbehn"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Martin Behn</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lathropgpm.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Lathrop GPM</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Martin Behn represents clients in matters concerning estate planning, trust administration, probate, and trust litigation. Martin’s practice primarily focuses on estate planning with a multi-generational focus. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Martin advises clients regarding sophisticated family wealth transfer and tax planning techniques, including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts, gift trusts with intentionally defective grantor trust provisions, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), and Generation-Skipping transfer Trusts (GST / Heritage Trusts).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to joining the firm, Martin was with Sinsheimer Juhnke McIvor &amp; Stroh, LLP in San Luis Obispo, California, and Grant &amp; Gordon, LLP in Palo Alto, California.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Life choices that fall outside the traditional script can expose weaknesses in systems built on long-standing assumptions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When marriage, children and default heirs are not part of the picture, planning must adapt or risk unintended consequences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Celebrity Estates, Senior Editor David Lenok explores the estate of Coco Chanel alongside Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP, founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth. Their discussion centers on how outdated legal frameworks intersect with modern family structures, why capacity and undue influence claims arise in high-profile estates, and what happens when significant wealth is directed outside bloodlines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jay outlines how childfree and permanently childless adults face unique estate and long-term care considerations, why powers of attorney and fiduciary appointments are critical, and how a “die with zero” philosophy can reshape retirement and legacy strategies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join David Lenok and Dr. Jay Zigmont as they unpack the estate planning lessons behind nontraditional family structures and the importance of aligning financial systems with evolving life paths.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why 25% of U.S. adults identify as childfree or permanently childless</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How estate law assumptions can create guardianship and inheritance risks</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why many professionals suggest evaluating powers of attorney by midlife</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why “die with zero” planning challenges traditional AUM models</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How advisors can adapt systems to better serve nontraditional families</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/celebrity-estates"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrity-estates-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/id1466224736"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2tTjOQRtHIqSUoY6K4GwMS"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Spotify</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://subscriptions.wealthmanagement.com/?p=TPDCST"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trust and Estates Magazine</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With David Lenok:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenok-a481432a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: David Lenok</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Wealth Management</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With Jay Zigmont:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzigmont/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Jay Zigmont</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://childfreewealth.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Childfree Wealth</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://childfreetrust.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Childfree Trust</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Jay Zigmont is on a mission to help people without kids live their best lives, with the plan and finances to support it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He’s a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and Childfree Wealth Specialist with Childfree Wealth. In short, he’s the go-to expert on navigating the financial road less traveled for people without kids.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He’s the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money and a cohost of the Childfree Life by Design podcast, where he drops expert knowledge with a dose of humor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Jay is a frequent contributor to top-tier media outlets, including Forbes, C-Span, TheStreet, and the Wall Street Journal.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unexpected events can expose gaps in even the most carefully prepared estate plans.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When family conflict, legal standards and timing collide, the outcome can reshape how assets move and who ultimately benefits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Celebrity Estates, Senior Editor David Lenok examines the estate of Rob Reiner alongside Sean Weissbart, partner and co-chair of the Tax Benefits and Private Client Practice Group at Blank Rome. The conversation focuses on how slayer statutes function, why probate courts rely on civil standards rather than criminal convictions, and how intent and mental state influence inheritance outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sean explains how being treated as predeceased can redirect assets, how insanity defenses may affect eligibility and why simultaneous death rules and community property laws matter when spouses die close in time. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join David Lenok and Sean Weissbart as they break down the estate planning lessons behind rare legal scenarios and the importance of thoughtful planning when the unexpected occurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How slayer statutes prevent financial benefit after intentional and felonious killing</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why civil standards of proof differ from criminal convictions in estate matters</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How predeceased treatment redirects inheritances to alternate beneficiaries</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role of insanity defenses, trusts and fiduciaries in inheritance outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why simultaneous death provisions and planning details can reshape asset flow</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/celebrity-estates"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrity-estates-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/id1466224736"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2tTjOQRtHIqSUoY6K4GwMS"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Spotify</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://subscriptions.wealthmanagement.com/?p=TPDCST"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trust and Estates Magazine</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With David Lenok:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenok-a481432a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: David Lenok</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Wealth Management</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With Sean Weissbart:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-weissbart-8477652"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Sean Weissbart</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/blank-rome-llp"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Blank Rome</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.blankrome.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Blank Rome</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As one of the most regarded millennial estate planners in the country, Sean plays an integral role in the lives of his clients, working together to create legacies that are tax efficient and responsive to the unique needs of each family.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On Sean’s practice and style, Chambers USA quotes a client saying that “Sean Weissbart is a very creative estate tax lawyer, and he’s always looking to provide a fuller package than just documents. He cares quite a bit about his bedside manner, and it shows.” Another states, “There are three things that stand out about Sean. First is his ability to accommodate clients, second is his passion for the work he does and third is his empathy.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clients turn to Sean to handle all aspects of estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, and the representation of beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested matters in Surrogate’s Court. Sean’s extensive experience includes advising international families on the impact of U.S. tax laws on their wealth. In international estate matters, Sean assists non-citizens with domestic assets navigate the complicated rules surrounding the tax-efficient transfer of their wealth and counsels U.S. citizens facing income tax issues related to their beneficial interest in foreign trusts.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sean also represents clients on matrimonial matters, including the negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and trust modifications following divorce.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to his law practice, Sean serves as an adjunct professor of law at New York University School of Law, where he teaches Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, International Estate Planning, and Tax Aspects of Charitable Giving. He is an author of the law school textbook The Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, a fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and a regular speaker at the nation’s most prestigious tax conferences. He gives back to the community through many philanthropic endeavors including his service on the board of the Ment’or BKB Foundation and as event chair of the Trusts and Estates Committee of the UJA Federation of New York, having raised millions of dollars to assist those in need.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Legacy is often shaped less by what is given and more by how values are shared across generations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Celebrity Estates, wealth manager Philip Richter joins the show to explore philanthropy as a core part of estate planning and family decision-making. The conversation examines The Giving Pledge and how charitable intent, when left informal or unspoken, can lead to confusion, missed opportunities and misalignment among heirs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Philip explains why separating legacy from inheritance helps families focus on purpose rather than dollar amounts. He also shares how donor-advised funds, private foundations and charitable trusts can bring structure to giving while encouraging communication and shared responsibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join Senior Editor David Lenok and Philip Richter, president and partner at Hollow Brook Wealth Management, as they break down the estate planning lessons behind philanthropy, generational education and building a legacy that extends beyond assets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Philip discusses:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How philanthropy can strengthen family communication while aligning values across generations through shared giving plans</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why separating legacy from inheritance helps families focus on purpose, not just asset transfer</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Common structures for charitable giving, including donor-advised funds, private foundations, and charitable trusts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role advisors play in moderating sensitive family discussions around wealth, values, and responsibility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why early education and transparency prepare heirs to steward both capital and charitable intentions</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/celebrity-estates"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrity-estates-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/id1466224736"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2tTjOQRtHIqSUoY6K4GwMS"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Spotify</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://subscriptions.wealthmanagement.com/?p=TPDCST"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trust and Estates Magazine</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With David Lenok:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenok-a481432a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: David Lenok</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WealthManagement</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With Philip Richter:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.hollowbrookllc.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Hollow Brook Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hollow-brook-wealth-management-llc/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Hollow Brook Wealth Management</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-richter-9b8a8b4/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Philip Richter</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Philip Richter is the President and Partner of Hollow Brook Wealth Management where he oversees firm-wide client relations, marketing and business development, and sits on the investment committee. Philip is involved with asset allocation, manager selection, and equity research. Philip previously served on the board of directors of WidePoint Corporation (NYSE: WYY). Currently, Philip sits on the board of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, the United States Equestrian Federation, Revs Institute, and the Pray Family Foundation. Philip is the Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show, and the Treasurer of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Philip received a BA from Boston College and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Philip is a vintage car enthusiast who maintains a collection of modern classics and pre-war motorcycles. He participates in international car shows, hosts the Turtle Invitational (a biennial car show in Bedford, NY), and is a regular contributor to many equine and collector car publications. Philip also competes in equestrian show jumping in the high amateur-owner division.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money passed down with good intentions can still create conflict, confusion and long-lasting family tension.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Celebrity Estates, estate planning attorney Don D. Ford III joins the show to examine why more high-net-worth families are choosing to limit inheritances, not out of neglect, but out of concern for the long-term health of their family relationships. The discussion centers on how silence, assumptions and sudden wealth transfers can trigger conflict.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don shares how unequal planning, lack of preparation and delayed conversations frequently lead to disputes between siblings. He also shares real examples showing how family meetings, philanthropy and thoughtful trust structures can reduce confusion and set clearer expectations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join Senior Editor David Lenok and Don Ford, managing partner at Ford + Bergner, as they unpack the estate planning lessons behind inheritance decisions that are meant to protect families, not divide them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key takeaways:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why sudden wealth transfers often strain sibling relationships, and how early conversations can reduce resentment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How family meetings help define shared values, expectations and long-term intentions around money</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between equal treatment and fair treatment among children with different abilities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ways philanthropy can unite heirs and create shared purpose beyond personal inheritance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why silence around estate plans often leads to confusion, conflict and costly disputes</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to </span><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/program/celebrity-estates"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrity-estates-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous/id1466224736"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe and listen to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2tTjOQRtHIqSUoY6K4GwMS"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebrity Estates on Spotify</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://subscriptions.wealthmanagement.com/?p=TPDCST"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trust and Estates Magazine</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With David Lenok:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wealthmanagement.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">WealthManagement.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lenok-a481432a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: David Lenok</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Informa</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://bit.ly/WealthManagementLI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: WealthManagement</span></a></li> </ul> <p><b>Connect With Don Ford:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.fordbergner.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: Ford + Bergner LLP</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ford-bergner-llp/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Ford + Bergner LLP</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-d-ford-iii-0376595/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn: Don D. Ford</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> </ul> <p><b>About Our Guest:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don D. Ford is the managing partner of Ford + Bergner, an estate planning and probate law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. His practice focuses on guiding families through complex estate planning, probate administration, and guardianship matters, particularly for high-net-worth households. Board-certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Don is also trained in mediation and has served on the state guardianship certification board, where he helped shape policy and oversight for professional guardians.</span></p>