Actor Adam West Has Passed Away

BBC News reports that Adam West, best known for his lead role in the 1960’s TV series Batman, has passed away. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. He lost his battle with leukemia. Who will inherit from his estate? What is his estate worth? Did he have a will? Did he have a trust? An April 27,2016 Forbes article states that ,”according to a 2015 Rocket Lawyer survey, 64% of Americans in general don’t have a will.” However, hopefully, he had at least a simple estate plan.

Wills, Trust, and Estates

Florida probate litigators and trust attorneys know that many people die without a will. However, an April 27,2016 Forbes article reveals that more elderly people have wills than younger people. Palm Beach probate lawyers probably could have guessed this statistic. Since West passed away at 88 years old, it is likely that he had a will or trust prepared by an estate planning lawyer. Will his children inherit everything? To read the entire article regarding his death, click here.