Trust and Estates: Bill Paxton Dies at only 61 Years Old

On February 26, 2017, The New York Times reported that actor Bill Paxton had passed away. “Twister,” “Titanic” and “Apollo 13,” are just a few of the movies he is known for. He was only 61 years old when he passed away unexpectedly from complications from a surgery. Did he have a will or a proper estate plan in place? Which probate litigation law firm will handle the probate process for his estate?

A February 8, 2017 New York Times article states that only 42% of American adults have a will. This data was taken from a survey that was published on Caring.com. According to the survey, 81 percent of people 72 and older have one. However, the younger the person, the less likely it is for them to have an estate plan. Hopefully, Paxton consulted with an estate planning attorney. Florida probate litigators know that, if you die without a will, your heirs will inherit. They will inherit according to Florida intestacy laws. Who are Paxton’s heirs? He leaves behind a beloved wife and two children.

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