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Learning from the Joker

June 08, 2009

Bruce the Tax Guy says we can learn from the estate planning mistakes of "Batman's" Heath Ledger:

I recently learned that actor Heath Ledger had no previsions in his will for his infant daughter. A family battle ensued over his assets.

That's not a funny result, Joker. What to do?

What you can do to see that things are truly handled to your wishes is create an estate plan and keep it updated, no matter your net worth. Keeping you estate plan updated is critical. Poor planning can destroy a family with strife and bitter feuds among those who are or think they should be beneficiaries.

Indeed. Read the whole thing.