Episodes

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! Bruce Lee changed cinema and martial arts forever, but his real story as a husband, father, and young star building a global legacy is even more compelling. In this 200th episode of Life’s Third Act, Joe Cordell and Sherry Farmer look at Bruce Lee’s life before the legend an...

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 this follow-up to our live Lizzie Borden Halloween episode, attorney CPA Joe Cordell returns to explore the part of the story most people never hear: Lizzie’s life after the trial and what happened to her estate. While the world remembers the sensational 1892 murders and h...

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 took on his family. After Conway’s death, his outdated will, lack of a prenup, and complex assets left his ...

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 simple will—written before his final marriage—left everything to his four children, but made no mention of...

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 episode of Life’s Third Act, we take a deep dive into Conway’s remarkable rise to fame, from his early rockab...

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 hatchet: what did the probate and estate issues look like, and what can modern families learn from them? ...

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 reported family conflict, the Alzheimer’s diagnosis timeline, and why “legal capacity” is a moving target unt...

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 life experiences can quietly shape the legal and financial choices people face later on. Viewers wi...

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 and codicils, the 1998 revocable living trust, and why a pour-over will matters even when most assets sit...

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 rise from Tampa to worldwide fame, the family dynamics behind the headlines, and the turning points that...

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, Joe and Sherry pick up after Jacobs’ passing to unpack how Tennessee intestate law works when there is...

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 New Year’s Day 2011 elopement—leading into why songwriting royalties and smart planning matter for a...

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 Cordell & Cordell attorney Kelly Burris (Austin, TX) to walk through probate mechanics, “holding out” req...

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 Brewster McCloud and The Shining to her award-winning children’s programming, her long partnership with Dan Gil...

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, Richard Mozenter, as they clash over control of the marital trust and the administration of Buffett’s...

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, into resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle experiencesbuilding a multi-million dollar merchandising e...

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. Joe and Sherry discuss how Buffett’s unique approach to branding, licensing, and business partners...

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 battle with Alzheimer’s, the management of his music rights, and the careful planning behind his e...

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 Alzheimer’s, the management of his music rights, and the careful planning behind his estate. Though Be...

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 life and estate highlight essential lessons, ranging from protecting intellectual property and royal...

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 battles that affected both his career and his long-term wealth. Despite amassing a sizable fortune,...

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 insights for anyone interested in estate law, retirement planning, and long-term financial strategy. Joe ...

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, he defeated 36 consecutive fighters. Foreman became a two-time heavyweight champion and built an ...

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 takeaways in wealth building, asset protection, and estate administration, especially when divorce, blen...