Life's Third Act

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! In the final episode of our three-part series on Conway Twitty, we bring the estate battle to its conclusion—and unpack the full legal, emotional, and financial toll it to...

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! In Part 2 of our Conway Twitty series, we shift from his music legacy to the complex and highly contested estate he left behind. After his sudden death in 1993, Conway’s s...

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! Before his name became country music royalty, Conway Twitty was just Harold Lloyd Jenkins—a small-town kid with a big voice, big hair, and even bigger dreams. In this epis...

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! On this special episode filmed LIVE on Halloween Eve, Attorney CPA Joe Cordell and Sherry crack open the Lizzie Borden case to ask a different question than who swung the...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit https://cordellcordell.com/practice-areas/estate-planning/ to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! In Part 2 of our John Amos discussion, Joe and Sherry pick up in his later years and unpack the real estate planning questions that surfaced as his health declined. They walk through the repo...

John Amos was more than “America’s favorite TV dad.” In this episode of Life’s Third Act, Joe and Sherry explore his early life, football dreams, breakthrough roles, and the family dynamics that shaped both his career and the foundation for his estate planning story. From his years on Good Times and Roots to his values around family, work, and fairness, this first half of the discussion shows how...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit https://cordellcordell.com/practice-areas/estate-planning/ to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! In this episode of Life’s Third Act, we focus on the estate story: what was filed, what is still missing, and what that means for heirs and planners. Joe and Sherry touch on the reported will...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit https://cordellcordell.com/practice-areas/estate-planning/ to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! Wrestling fan or not, Hulk Hogan’s story is a masterclass in planning for life, reputation, and what comes next. In Part 1 of our discussion, Joe and Sherry unpack Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea’s...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit CordellCordell.com to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics around loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 in the U.S. for free, confidential help, 24/7. In Part 2 of their discussion on Kyle Jacobs and Kellie Pickler...

In this episode of Life’s Third Act, Joe Cordell and Sherry Farmer set the stage for their two-part look at Kyle Jacobs and Kellie Pickler. They cover Kyle’s Minnesota roots and church-music beginnings, his move to Nashville, early break with Curb Music, and the history-making Garth Brooks cut “More Than a Memory.” They also revisit Kellie’s American Idol rise, her debut success, and the couple’s...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit CordellCordell.com to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! In Part 2, Joe Cordell and Sherry Farmer pick up after Shelley Duvall’s passing to unpack what happens when there’s no will, how Texas common-law marriage can affect heirship, and why proactive planning matters. They are joined by...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit CordellCordell.com to schedule an estate planning consultation. Mention LIFE’S THIRD ACT for 15% off eligible estate planning services! In this two-part Life’s Third Act series, Joe Cordell and Sherry Farmer revisit the life and legacy of Shelley Duvall and uncover the estate planning choices that shaped her final years. We explore her career highlights from Brewst...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit CordellCordell.com to schedule an estate planning consultation. In the final installment of this three-part series, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell, and co-host Sherry Farmer dive into the escalating legal battle over Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate. This episode unpacks the brewing conflict between Buffett’s widow, Jane Buffett, and longtime business manager, Ric...

Call 866-323-7529 or visit CordellCordell.com to schedule an estate planning consultation. In the second installment of this three-part series, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer discuss the life, music, and merchandising empire of the King of Margaritaville himself, Jimmy Buffett. In this episode, we unpack how Jimmy Buffett transformed his timeless hit Margaritaville, i...

In the first installment of this three-part series, Life’s Third Act host, Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer discuss the life, music, and merchandising empire of the King of Margaritaville himself, Jimmy Buffett. From chart-topping hits like Margaritaville to building a billion-dollar lifestyle brand of restaurants, resorts, and merchandise, Buffett created a legacy that went far beyond music....

In part two of our series covering Tony Bennett, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer continue their discussion on the famed musician’s estate and the lessons we can learn. Famed for his timeless voice and enduring career, Bennett became a beloved figure across generations with classics like I Left My Heart in San Francisco. But beyond the spotlight was a deeply human story that included his...

In this two-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the life, legacy, and estate of legendary crooner Tony Bennett. Famed for his timeless voice and enduring career, Bennett became a beloved figure across generations with classics like I Left My Heart in San Francisco. But beyond the spotlight was a deeply human story that included his battle with Alzh...

In part two of our series Brian Wilson, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer continue their discussion on the famed musician’s estate and the lessons we can learn. Though Brian Wilson built a substantial fortune, his story is a powerful reminder of why estate planning, asset protection, and selecting the right fiduciaries are so crucial. In this episode, Joe and Sherry explore how Wilson’s l...

In this two-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the life, legacy, and estate of music icon Brian Wilson. As the creative force behind The Beach Boys, Wilson revolutionized pop music with his groundbreaking harmonies and songwriting genius. But behind the fame was a painful story marked by mental health struggles, financial exploitation, and legal b...

Continuing their discussion on the life and estate of George Foreman, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer dive deeper into how the heavyweight boxing champion leveraged his fame and athleticism into an empire far beyond the ring. Whether you’re thinking about your own retirement, managing family wealth, or curious how public figures protect their estates, this episode offers valuable...

In this two-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer dive into the life, times, and estate of a boxing legend, George Foreman. From humble beginnings as a troubled youth, Foreman climbed up the ranks of the boxing world as early as age 19 when he won his first gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Within three years of turning pro,...

What legacy did Ivana Trump leave behind and what can we learn from it? In Part Three of our Ivana Trump series, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the final chapter of Ivana’s estate and the financial and legal lessons that apply to us all. From her beginnings as a model in Czechoslovakia to becoming a business powerhouse in New York, Ivana’s life offers key takea...

What can we learn from Ivana’s estate? In Part Two of our Ivana series, Life’s Third Act host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the late socialite’s legacy through the lens of estate planning, family wealth, and legal strategy. From prenups and probate to inheritance law and divorce, this episode unpacks how Ivana’s estate offers real-world lessons for anyone preparing their own plan....

In this three-part series from Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell and co-host Sherry Farmer explore the remarkable life and estate of business icon and socialite Ivana Trump. From her rise as a model to her pivotal role in managing major Trump Organization properties like Trump Tower, the Grand Hyatt, and Trump Plaza, Ivana’s legacy extends far beyond the headlines. This episode examines the estat...

Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage, it can unravel your entire estate plan. In Part 3 of this special Life’s Third Act series, host Joe Cordell and Cordell & Cordell litigation partner Wil Halaz explore how divorce affects key estate planning tools such as your will, trust, powers of attorney, and long-term legacy goals. They discuss how to update your estate plan after divorce, address child...