Ivana’s Estate Plan: What It Reveals About Wealth, Divorce, and Legacy – PT3 – EP 178 – LTA

What legacy did Ivana Trump leave behind and what can we learn from it? In Part Three of our Ivana Trump series, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the final chapter of Ivana’s estate and the financial and legal lessons that apply to us all.

From her beginnings as a model in Czechoslovakia to becoming a business powerhouse in New York, Ivana’s life offers key takeaways in wealth building, asset protection, and estate administration, especially when divorce, blended families, and high-value assets are involved.

This episode dives into planning for wealth transfer and legacy, navigating family dynamics in estate planning, lessons from celebrity estates and high-net-worth divorces.

Ivana’s Estate Plan: What It Reveals About Wealth, Divorce, and Legacy – PT2 – EP 177 – LTA

What can we learn from Ivana’s estate? In Part Two of our Ivana series, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the late socialite’s legacy through the lens of estate planning, family wealth, and legal strategy. From prenups and probate to inheritance law and divorce, this episode unpacks how Ivana’s estate offers real-world lessons for anyone preparing their own plan.

Whether you’re building generational wealth, managing blended family dynamics, or curious about how high-profile estates are handled, Ivana’s story reveals both the challenges and opportunities of planning ahead.

Ivana Trump’s Estate Plan: What It Reveals About Wealth, Divorce, and Legacy – PT1 – EP 176 – LTA

In this three-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the remarkable life and estate of business icon and socialite Ivana Trump.

From her rise as a model to her pivotal role in managing major Trump Organization properties like Trump Tower, the Grand Hyatt, and Trump Plaza, Ivana’s legacy extends far beyond the headlines.

This episode examines the estate planning lessons we can draw from Ivana’s high-net-worth lifestyle, including how prenuptial agreements and high-profile divorce settlements shape modern estate strategy. Joe and Sherry also explore how marital property, asset protection, and public perception interact with long-term legacy planning.

Ivana’s story offers insight into trusts, inheritance issues, and managing generational wealth within the complex context of celebrity and public life. 

Don’t miss Part Two, where we take a deeper look at the Trumps’ divorce and the estate implications that followed.

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Fights In Divorce That Become Fights In Probate – Part 3 – EP. 175 – Life’s Third Act

Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage, it can unravel your entire estate plan. In Part 3 of this special Life’s Third Act series, host Joe Cordell and Cordell & Cordell litigation partner Wil Halaz explore how divorce affects key estate planning tools such as your will, trust, powers of attorney, and long-term legacy goals.

They discuss how to update your estate plan after divorce, address child custody and guardianship considerations, and realign your wealth management strategy to reflect your new reality. This episode delivers practical legal insights to help you protect your assets, safeguard your family, and secure your future during one of life’s most challenging transitions.