Why it matters:
🧾 Probate is public. If you die without a will, your finances — and family drama — become part of the public record.
Big picture:
You don’t need to be a celebrity to want privacy. But plenty of famous people have failed at basic estate planning:
• Prince, Aretha, Tupac, Picasso — all left chaos behind.
• Pamela Bach (David Hasselhoff’s ex) is the latest example. Her $840K estate was disclosed publicly.
• TMZ suspects there are hidden trusts — that’s smart planning.
Key terms:
🪦 Dying without a will = intestate.
That means the court picks an executor — possibly sparking family fights.
👩👧 Taylor Bach, her daughter, filed to take that role.
Pro tip:
Want privacy? 👉 Use a trust.
• Keeps assets like your home or accounts out of public filings.
• But trusts should be paired with a “pour-over will” to scoop up anything left out.
Bottom line:
✅ A simple estate plan = peace, privacy, and fewer legal headaches.
👨👩👧 Especially important if you have kids or a complex family.
💡 You don’t need fame to want your life (and death) kept private.
