Back to School: Legal Paperwork Your College Student Needs

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When your child turns 18, the law treats them as an adult. That means you lose the automatic right to make decisions for them, even if you are paying for college. Cordell & Cordell Senior Estate Planning Attorney John Sauter explains why parents overlook this moment, and the three documents that give you the legal authority to help when they need you most.

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Bob Weir’s Final Act: Family, Trusts, and a $60 Million Fortune

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In the final part of our three part series on Bob Weir, we look at how the Grateful Dead’s rhythm guitarist turned a lifetime of chaos into one of rock’s most disciplined financial legacies. Call 866-323-7529 or visit https://cordellcordell.com/practice-areas/estate-planning/ to schedule an estate planning consultation. For a limited time, mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services!

Bob Weir’s Publishing Deal: The Real Source of His Wealth

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Bob Weir’s business acumen, specifically his management of song publishing rights, is the secret engine behind his enduring financial legacy. In this episode, we break down how the Grateful Dead moved beyond traditional touring revenue to build a powerhouse of intellectual property ownership.

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Bob Weir’s $60M Legacy: The Business Behind the Grateful Dead

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Bob Weir passed away in January of this year at 78, leaving behind an estimated $60 million estate — but the real story isn’t the number, it’s how a band built on chaos, “socialistic” values, and zero interest in profit somehow protected that fortune for five decades.

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Chuck Norris’s $70 Million Legacy: How To Protect Your Wealth and Family

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Chuck Norris built a remarkable life through discipline, thoughtful decisions, and careful management of his family, businesses, and legacy. In this final episode of our Chuck Norris series, we examine his 2010 will and the estate-planning decisions designed to protect his family and preserve the assets he spent a lifetime building.

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Chuck Norris’s $70 Million Legacy: The First Marriage and Business Deals Behind the Legend

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The life and career of Chuck Norris offer a compelling case study on the intersection of personal relationships and high-stakes business success. Today, in this second of three episodes on Chuck Norris, we delve into the early years of his career, examining how his first marriage and his initial ventures into production and business shaped his financial future.

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Chuck Norris’s $70 Million Legacy: The Estate Planning Story Behind the Legend

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Chuck Norris is one of the most recognizable names in American culture — but behind the memes and the movies is a disciplined, methodical estate builder who built a $70 million legacy from almost nothing. In Part 1 of our three-part series, we trace how it started.

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After a Loved One Passes: Probate, Taxes & Your Duties as Executor

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Welcome to another episode of Life’s Third Act. In our previous episode, we discussed the immediate steps to take following a loss. Today, we’re moving forward to address the complex legal and financial roadmap that follows—the practical, often overwhelming reality of stepping into the role of executor.

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What to Do Immediately After a Loved One Passes Away

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Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, and the administrative burdens that follow can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Life’s Third Act, we move past the headlines to provide you with a practical, step-by-step guide on what to do immediately after someone passes away.

From securing the premises and notifying the proper authorities to understanding the legal differences in state laws regarding who has the authority to make decisions for the deceased, we cover the essential actions you need to know. Whether you are dealing with an unexpected loss or planning for the future, understanding these first steps is crucial for protecting your family’s interests and managing the estate effectively.

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Why Chris Watts Will Never Profit: The Slayer Rule and a $6M Judgment | MMM Series

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In December 2019, a Colorado court entered a $6 million wrongful death judgment against Chris Watts — $3 million for Shanann and $1 million for each of his daughters. It was a default judgment. He didn’t even appear.

In this second of two episodes on the Watts case, we examine the legal and financial aftermath of the murders — the wrongful death action, how Colorado’s intestate succession laws directed Shanann’s estate to her parents, and the complicated story of the Frederick, Colorado home that sat in legal limbo for years before finally selling. We also take a hard look at the psychology behind the crime itself: why a man with no history of violence, earning over $100,000 a year, would choose murder over divorce. The answer — rooted in the psychiatric concept of a “family annihilator” and its “clean slate” subtype — is one of the most instructive case studies we’ve encountered in this series.

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