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 […]
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 […]
Divorce can unexpectedly disrupt your will, trust, powers of attorney, and long-term legacy goals. In Part 2 of this special series on the intersection of divorce and estate planning, host Joe Cordell and Cordell & Cordell litigation partner Wil Halaz continue their discussion on how to protect your assets, family, and future during one of […]
What happens to your estate plan when you’re going through a divorce? And how can divorce unexpectedly derail your will, trust, or legacy plans? In this episode of Life’s Third Act, founder and host Joe Cordell is joined by Cordell & Cordell litigation partner Wil Halaz to explore the overlooked connection between divorce and estate […]
This video contains discussion of suicide and mental health topics, which may be distressing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for support. In this episode of Life’s Third Act, host […]
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 […]