In part two of the Jerry Garcia series, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer take a deeper dive into the Grateful Dead frontman’s estate plan and the legal battles that followed his death in 1995. Despite his success and amassed assets, Jerry Garcia’s multimillion dollar estate was complicated and rife with challenges. After his […]
In this episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the life, legacy, and estate plan of iconic musician and Grateful Dead lead guitarist, Jerry Garcia. Famed for his improvisational style and musical influence, Garcia left behind not only a powerful cultural legacy but also a complex and highly contested […]
In part two of the Gene Hackman series, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer take a deeper look into the late actor’s estate plan and will. Hackman left his entire fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa—but her will contained an unusual clause: if the couple died within 90 days of one another, their combined […]
In this episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the fascinating and controversial case of legendary actor Gene Hackman’s death and estate plan. Known for iconic roles in The French Connection, Mississippi Burning, and Hoosiers, Hackman was an Oscar-winning actor with a substantial net worth. After retiring from Hollywood, […]
In Part Two of our Steve Jobs series, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer take a deeper look into the tech icon’s estate plan—and the surprising omission of his children from his will. Why did one of the most influential minds in tech choose to disinherit his children? What can this decision teach us […]
In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the estate and legacy of one of the greatest tech visionaries of our time—Steve Jobs. A prodigy from a young age, Jobs landed his first job at Hewlett-Packard at just 13 years old. He later revolutionized the tech industry […]
In part two of the Tom Petty story, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the Petty estate and the legal challenges that arose after his death in 2017. Following a $5 million lawsuit filed by Petty’s daughters against his second wife, Dana, the family eventually reached a settlement. This high-profile […]
In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the life, legacy, and estate of rock legend Tom Petty. Rising from humble beginnings, Petty became a global icon with heartfelt songwriting and timeless hits like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down.” His music influenced generations, and he […]
On the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, co-host Sherry Framer uncovers another chapter in the Glen Campbell estate story with Campbell’s son, Travis who was disinherited from the country star’s will in 2006. The two are joined by Travis’ wife, Trudy Campbell, as they discuss their fight against elder abuse. Together, they also talk […]
In the third installment of the Don Everly series, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer, continue their exclusive interview with Don Everly’s daughter, Venetia Everly. Also joined by Venetia’s daughter, Arabella, the four dive deeper into the life, times, and often strained family dynamic of the late rockstar, Don Everly, as […]