Having Fun With Death & Taxes

08/11/2026

Heath Ledger drafted his Will before his daughter was born, never updated it, and unintentionally omitted her entirely.

👉 You might think only everyday families make this mistake, but even major celebrities fall into the trap of an outdated Estate Plan.

It’s National Make a Will Month—the perfect time to highlight a crucial conversation between Estate Planning Attorney Gilberto Matute and Leslie Marenco. They break down this exact scenario, which is a costly oversight we see play out with business owners across South Florida every day.

In this episode, Gilberto explains the importance of planning for the unexpected and the power of using a Trust with staggered distributions to ensure no one is left out.

📲 Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eiQsfQNBgOg?si=k47S5iJZpj0hqSKj

07/31/2026

Is there really a difference between a will and a trust? ABSOLUTELY.

✅ A will is simple. It says who gets what and that’s it. It does not avoid probate.
✅A trust lets you plan for the “what ifs,” set conditions, and protect beneficiaries long after you’re gone.

Estate Planning Attorney Alina Nuñez explains why relying on a “simple” will can be a costly mistake in our latest episode, Marilyn Monroe’s 3-Page Will: The High Cost of a “Simple” Estate Plan. 📲 Watch now.

At Having Fun with Death & Taxes, we share what no one else will (for free). 💸

General info, not legal advice

07/27/2026

“Can you just review the will I made on ChatGPT?”

It’s one of the most uncomfortable questions an estate planning attorney gets asked. AI might spit out a basic document, but it won’t help you with the most critical human element of the process: asking the exact right questions to protect your legacy.

In our latest episode ➡️ Marilyn Monroe’s 3-Page Will: The High Cost of a “Simple” Estate Plan. Estate Planning Attorney Alina Nuñez and host Leslie Marenco explain this AND MORE.

Don’t miss this one. 📲 Tap the link in bio to watch now.

07/22/2026

In estate planning, the more isn’t the merrier…

Choosing a trustee is one of the BIGGEST decisions you’ll ever make. But naming your kids, a relative, or a whole committee of people to manage your legacy? Usually a terrible idea.

Wondering what happens when you pick the wrong person to manage your legacy? See how these common estate planning mistakes play out in Episode 7 of Having Fun with Death and Taxes ➡️ Marilyn Monroe’s 3-Page Will: The High Cost of a “Simple” Estate Plan.

At Having Fun with Death & Taxes, we share what no one else will (for free). 💸

Tap the link in bio to watch now.

General info, not legal advice.

07/17/2026