š§ Episode 312: Buried with His Bills ā How Burt Reynolds Faked a Will (Sort Of)
Streaming now, with laughs, lessons, and a legendary mustache.
What happens when a Hollywood icon dies broke, drops a mysterious will, leaves his son out of itāand still manages to outsmart probate court?
Welcome to the rollercoaster that is Burt Reynoldsā estate story.
In this hilarious-yet-helpful episode, we dive into Burtās legendary career, his dramatic love life, and yes, his $10 million debtāthen unpack how he quietly avoided estate chaos by using a trust instead of a will. The tabloids screamed āabandonment,ā but the truth? Burt planned smarter than most of us ever will.
š¼ Learn how YOU can:
Avoid family feuds after you're gone
Use a trust like a pro (without needing a Hollywood salary)
Build your own legacy without a courtroom circus
And prevent your exes and kids from needing a whiteboard to decode your wishes
Perfect for caregivers, solo planners, families, and anyone who thinks estate planning is only for the rich and famous. (Spoiler: itās not.)
š Love the episode? Donāt stop there.
Grab our laugh-out-loud Estate Planning Series Books to protect your future with zero legal snooze-fests:
ā Dead Funny: The Estate Planning Survival Guide for the Living
ā The Cat Gets the Couch (yes, someone always wants it)
š Plus, download our Estate Planning Templates, Checklists, and Binder Coversāincluding forms for meds, mobility aids, emergency contacts, and that sticky list of "who gets what." Coming this Fall 2025
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