The headline read “Battle Over Anne Heche’s Estate Settled” when it should have read “Yet Another Celebrity Dies Without an Estate Plan.” Anne Heche was a well-known actress who died unexpectedly following a fiery car crash in August 2022. Anne left behind two sons, one of whom is 20, the other of whom is 13, and no estate plan. Her case was tragic and the results were completely avoidable in many ways. Because Anne failed to create even a basic Will, her estate will pass pursuant to the laws of intestacy in California through a public probate process. Click here to read more.
Scott Terry is a local attorney that grew up in Des Moines, Washington. After graduating from Brigham Young University in 1986, he attended Seattle University School of Law. He has worked as a legal analyst on NW Cable News, Pro Tem Judge, and represented clients in more than 40 jury trials.Read More!
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