In The Thicke of It All? How Alan Thicke’s Death Landed His Family In Court – Part 1 – Ep 132

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For the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell delves into the life of an 80s television icon, Alan Thicke. Known for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on the sitcom “Growing Pains” Thicke lived a busy life in the world of broadcast. From humble beginnings as a disc jockey, he later became a household name on numerous programs such as “The Barry Manilow Special,” and starred in films like “Stop the Wedding” and “Let It Snow”.

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When Thicke wasn’t acting or producing he also penned songs for popular programs including “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Facts of Life,” and even the original theme for “Wheel of Fortune.”

In part two of the series, Mr. Cordell will discuss the fate of Thicke’s $40 million estate and the complex legal battle between his three sons and his widow Tanya Callau. See how the dust settled in this classic case of the kids versus the stepmother with millions hanging in the balance.

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“I’m Not Gonna Miss You”: Why Did Glen Campbell Disinherit Three of His Children? – Part 2 – Ep 131

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On part two of the Glen Campbell story, Joe Cordell journeys into the country singer’s late career, legacy, and estate value. Things however were not all gentle crooning in the Campbell family. In 2006, Campbell made the decision to exclude three of his eight children from his will. When the singer passed away 12 years later, the three disinherited children filed a legal challenge against the Campbell estate with claims of their father lacking mental capacity due to his complications with Alzheimer’s. What unfolded was a bitter, years-long legal battle that as of 2019 is still ongoing.

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating life and legacy of country music legend Glen Campbell. From his iconic hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle on My Mind” to his famous relationship with singer Tanya Tucker, we explore the career of this influential artist. Plus, we discuss the importance of estate planning and how it impacted Campbell’s family. Watch now to learn more about Glen Campbell’s net worth and his lasting impact on the music industry.

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“I’m Not Gonna Miss You”: Why Did Glen Campbell Disinherit Three of His Children? – Part 1 – Ep 130

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In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell dives into the life of country music legend, Glen Campbell. Born into a poor, rural family, Campbell went from picking cotton in his native state of Arkansas as a boy to selling more than 45 million records worldwide. Known for countless hits like “Gentle on My Mind,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Campbell was a household name both on the airwaves and television. Like any country singer, Campbell also had his string of marriages and broken hearts; not everything was gentle crooning within the Campbell family. Join Mr. Cordell as he delves into the life, times, and legacy of one of country music’s greats. In part two of the series, discover the contents of the Campbell estate, the lengthy legal dispute after Campbell’s death, and the reason why he disinherited excluded three of his children from his will.

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating life and legacy of country music legend Glen Campbell. From his iconic hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle on My Mind” to his famous relationship with singer Tanya Tucker, we explore the career of this influential artist. Plus, we discuss the importance of estate planning and how it impacted Campbell’s family. Watch now to learn more about Glen Campbell’s net worth and his lasting impact on the music industry.

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at Tucker Allen.

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The King of Comedy or Probate? Why Jerry Lewis Disinherited His Six Sons – Part 2 – Ep. 129

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For part two on the Jerry Lewis story, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell dives into the latter half of Lewis’ career and the controversy surrounding his $50 million estate.

Today Jerry Lewis is remembered as a comedy favorite, but things were not all laughs and grins for the Lewis family. After his death in 2017, Lewis made headlines when it was revealed that he disinherited not only his first wife but all six of his sons from his will. So, what would cause a man to disown his entire first family like that? Could it be possible that Lewis’ second wife may have put him up to it? Tune into Life’s Third Act to find out as Mr. Cordell dives into the life and times of the “King of Comedy”, Jerry Lewis.

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The King of Comedy or Probate? Why Jerry Lewis Disinherited His Six Sons – Part 1 – Ep. 128

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In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell discusses the life of classic American comedian and entertainer, Jerry Lewis. Nicknamed “The King of Comedy”, Lewis got his big break working alongside the legendary Dean Martin as the comedy duo act, Martin, and Lewis.

Lewis’ solo career was also successful, achieving acclaim on film, television and in the world of philanthropy. In 1966 the Jerry Lewis Telethon raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and won him two stars on the Walk of Fame as well as a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

In part two, Mr. Cordell delves into the vast $50 million Lewis fortune and the shock his first family faced after discovering they were were disinherited from his will. Could it also have been possible that Lewis’ second wife could have had the last word? Find out this and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act.

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Frank Sinatra – The Family Feud Over His Fortune – Part 2 – Ep. 127

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For part two on the Frank Sinatra story, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell focuses on the iconic singer’s later career successes, his legacy, and the looming family feud that surrounded the $300 million Sinatra fortune.

As the world grieved Sinatra’s passing in 1998, the battle for his estate was just beginning. Unfortunately, things weren’t all easy listening for the Sinatra children, who had developed contentious relationships with their father’s multiple spouses. Frank had left much of his estate to his wife Barbara, while the Sinatra clan felt that their father was not generous enough to them in his will. See how the dust settled in this classic case of the kids versus the stepmother with millions hanging in the balance. All that and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act with Joe Cordell.

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Frank Sinatra – The Family Feud Over His Fortune – Part 1 – Ep. 126

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In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell dives into the life of a true American icon, singer and entertainer, Frank Sinatra. The son of Italian immigrants, Sinatra rose to fame thanks to his larger-than-life voice and talent for acting. The man with the golden voice defined 20th century music with classic albums like “The Voice of Frank Sinatra” and “Songs for Swingin’ Lovers” as well as smash hit songs such as “My Way” and “New York, New York”. By the time he passed away in 1998, the Sultan of Swoon had sold 150 million records worldwide and amassed a massive $300 million fortune.

Stay tuned for part two, where Mr. Cordell discusses the Chairman of the Board’s legacy as well as the brewing family feud that rocked the Sinatra family in the wake of his death, a classic case of the stepmother versus the deceased’s children. All that and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act with Joe Cordell.

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Tom Clancy’s Million-Dollar Mistake: What His Estate Planning Teaches Us – Ep. 125

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In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell dives into the life of one of America’s most thrilling novelists, Tom Clancy. A New York Times best-selling author of countless military and espionage thrillers, Clancy’s novels are known for their technical details and Cold War setting. Originally moonlighting as a writer while he worked as an insurance salesman, Clancy penned “The Hunt for Red October”. The book was expected to only sell 5,000 copies until it was hailed by then-President Ronald Reagan as “the best yarn” and went on to sell in the millions.

Clancy continued writing runaway hit novels such as “Patriot Games”, “Clear and Present Danger”, and “The Sum of All Fears”, selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Clancy went from a humble military enthusiast to amassing a multimillion-dollar empire with his stories inspiring numerous films, shows and even videogames.

Despite being a highly detailed and meticulous writer, Clancy had overlooked a flaw in the vague language of his estate planning that left his family with a hefty tax penalty to boot. Find out who wound up footing the bill for Clancy’s estate as well as what you can do to best protect your assets and descendants. All that and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act with Joe Cordell.

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Kobe Bryant – Estate Management After Tragedy – Part 2 – EP. 124 – Life’s Third Act

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For part two on the Kobe Bryant story, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell dives deep into the legal issues that plagued the Bryant family after the basketball star’s tragic death. Though Bryant had worked hard to provide for his family well into the future, a simple mistake in the family trust would cause havoc for the estate.

Kobe had created a family trust to protect his assets and pass on his wealth to his wife Vanessa and daughters, Natalia, Gianna, and Bianka. However, his youngest daughter, Capri, born in 2019, one year before the tragic accident, was not included in the original document in time.

What was probably an untimely oversight would cause months of legal troubles and court intervention to update the trust and ensure Capri’s rightful share among her siblings. Join Mr. Cordell as he discusses the importance of planning for the future as well as updating estate plans after major life events. All that and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act with Joe Cordell.

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Kobe Bryant – Estate Management After Tragedy – Part 1 – EP. 123 – Life’s Third Act

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In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell, discusses the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved athletes, Kobe Bryant. From humble beginnings to penning $56 million NBA contracts, uncover Black Mamba’s rise to fame, fortune, and family. With four NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards and 33,643 career points under his belt, Bryant cast a large shadow over basketball forever. The world mourned the athlete’s tragic death in 2020, but unfortunately the long battle for Bryant’s estate was just beginning for his surviving family.

Tune in next week for part two, where Mr. Cordell uncovers how a simple oversight in Kobe’s estate plan embroiled the Bryant family in months of hearings, legal fees, and costs. All that and more in the latest installment of Life’s Third Act with Joe Cordell.

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