The details of another celebrity’s estate have recently been revealed. This time it is the estate of late actor, Bob Hoskins. Unlike some other celebrity estates, Hoskins’ is fairly ordinary.
Actor Bob Hoskins passed away last April at the age of 71. He was known for playing tough guys in movies who normally had a soft interior. Recently, the contents of his will were released.
He left his entire 1 million pound estate to his wife of 32 years.
The Daily Mail has the full story in “Pennies from heaven… Bob Hoskins leaves 1 million to wife of 32 years who helped him battle depression.” The article includes a brief rundown of Hoskins’ acting career, including his time as a circus fire-eater.
Hoskins’ will is somewhat refreshing. Recent celebrity estate cases have often been fairly messy with serious estate planning mistakes. Hoskins, however, did what many ordinary people choose to do, he left everything to his spouse.
If a mistake was made here, it is that we know what Hoskins chose to do with his estate. By using a will, the details of his estate were made public. If he had used a trust, it is more likely that his estate and his wife’s privacy would have remained free from public scrutiny.
That is something that everyone should keep in mind. Wills are made public. If you do not want everyone knowing the details of your estate, then you need something besides a will.
Please contact our office today at 239-225-7911 to schedule an appointment with Barbara M. Pizzolato if you are interested in protecting your legacy and need to create or update your estate plan. You may also wish to attend one of our free seminars.
Reference: Daily Mail (December 20, 2014) “Pennies from heaven… Bob Hoskins leaves 1 million to wife of 32 years who helped him battle depression”
