What happens when you don’t have a Will?

“One Love”? Not for this guy’s family. 💔
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At the time of his death, Bob Marley’s estate was estimated at $30 million…and that number keeps climbing due to his various income ventures.
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But because of his religion, he did not have a will.
So, what resulted?
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30 years of legal battles between 11 kids, 7 mothers, and 21 ex-band members. Yikes!! 😵
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Because he didn’t have a will, his estate went to the state and the state split it between all the kids and the mothers…in a way that the family members obviously DID NOT agree with.
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Marley’s choice to not have a will was a conscious one, but for many, it’s due to procrastination or avoidance.
👉 Protect your family from future feuds like this one, and get your estate planning done.
(photo courtesy of REDFERNS)
William Wombacher, your Central Illinois Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and Social Security Disability Specialist. I’ll help you!
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