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Every estate has a story. Some are tragic. Some are messy. All are lessons.On the Having Fun With Death & Taxes podcast, Estate Planning Attorney Leslie Marenco breaks down famous estate battles and shows you how to avoid them.

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Episode 1 · Jerry Buss

Leslie Marenco and Kristina Wilson break down Lakers owner Jerry Buss’s estate. Learn how trust terms, family dynamics, and trustee selection can prevent conflicts and court battles.

Episode 2 · Tom Petty

Leslie Marenco and Manuel Rodriguez review Tom Petty’s trust. Discover how clear drafting, co-trustee roles, and tie-breaker rules avoid disputes and align the trust with business and IP.

Episode 3 · Casey Kasem

Leslie Marenco and Alex Gonzalez examine Casey Kasem’s $80M estate. Learn how weak incapacity planning and family conflicts create probate problems.

Episode 4 · Elvis Presley

Leslie Marenco and Ernie Martinez uncover Elvis Presley’s $300M estate. See how a flawed Will and family drama show the need for a solid Revocable Living Trust.

Episode 5 · Lisa Marie Presley

Leslie Marenco and Ernie Martinez look into Lisa Marie Presley’s trust battle. See how a disputed amendment and trustee issues show the need for clear, updated estate plans.

Episode 6 · Marilyn Monroe

Leslie Marenco and Alina Nuñez explore Marilyn Monroe’s estate fallout. A simple three-page will led to public probate, years of legal battles, and her fortune going to someone she never met.

Episode 7 · James Brown

Leslie Marenco and Veronica Lopez-Calleja break down James Brown’s estate chaos. Disputed marriages and outdated planning led to 16 years of litigation over his legacy.

Episode 7 · Joan Rivers

Leslie Marenco and Ivan Gomez break down Joan Rivers’ $150M estate mistake. A single domicile error triggered massive tax exposure despite meticulous planning.

Episode 9 · Joe Robbie

Leslie Marenco and Saidin Hernandez unpack Joe Robbie’s estate fallout. Outdated planning sparked family conflict, IRS pressure, and the sale of the Miami Dolphins.

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Every estate has a story. Some end in heartbreak, others in lawsuits. From billionaires like Jerry Buss to icons like Tom Petty, we’ve seen how even the most prominent families fall apart without a plan. The truth? If legends can’t escape the chaos, neither can you. Unless you prepare.

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