Co-authors Andrew Mayoras and Danielle Mayoras,
who publish the Probate Lawyer Blog,  have published a new book, "Trial & Heirs."  The book uses real stories of the rich and famous to illustrate estate planning errors to help readers steer clear of
these same erros as they plan for their own "heirs."
The stories cover well known legal fights over famous fortunes:
including the recent battles over Michael Jackson's estate, along with
other celebrities like Ted Kennedy; Anna Nicole Smith; Brooke Astor;
Heath Ledger, Ray Charles; Princess Di; Jimi Hendrix; Frank Sinatra;
Martin Luther King Jr.; and Rosa Parks… as well as many others that
most people aren't even aware of. The book gives readers a front row
seat in the courtroom while the authors replay the "tabloid drama",
point out what went wrong in these riveting cases, and teach readers
how to avoid similar errors.  I have enjoyed their blog for many months – I suppose it is the equivalent of the National Enquirer for estate planners – and look forward to reading the book.