Life's Third Act

Welcome to Life’s Third Act, hosted by attorney and CPA Joe Cordell. We explore the fascinating lessons learned from celebrity estates, uncovering insights into estate planning, wealth management, and family dynamics. Through the triumphs and pitfalls of

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Five of the Strangest Wills – EP. 209 – Life’s Third Act

Posted February 4, 2026 • 00:43:44

Explore five of the strangest wills on record, from Jeremy Bentham’s “auto-icon” still attending meetings in London to a Portuguese aristocrat...

Financial Power of Attorney Explained – EP. 208 – Life’s Third Act

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:41:18

In this episode of Life’s Third Act, senior estate planning attorney John Sauter breaks down the financial power of attorney and why it matters while...

Estate Planning Questions, Answered | How Trusts Work – EP. 207 – LTA

Posted January 21, 2026 • 00:36:56

How do trusts actually work once they’re created? In this episode of Life’s Third Act, we break down how revocable trusts function in real life,...

Diane Keaton’s Estate Plan: Trusts, Residuals, and Real Estate – EP. 206 – LTA

Posted January 14, 2026 • 00:35:14

In this episode of Life’s Third Act, we take a closer look at how Diane Keaton built her career, managed her wealth, and thoughtfully planned her...

Estate Planning Questions, Answered | Wills & Probate – EP. 205 – LTA

Posted January 7, 2026 • 00:29:16

This week on Life’s Third Act, Joe Cordell and Cordell & Cordell estate planning attorney John Sauter continue their conversation answering commonly...