When the music stops: Estate planning lessons from Ozzy Osbourne's death

Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Partner Tasha Dickinson recently authored an article for the Financial Times’s Professional Wealth Management titled, “When the Music Stops: Estate Planning Lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s Death.”

Drawing on Osbourne’s death as a case study, Dickinson examines the estate planning challenges of high net worth blended families, cross-border assets, and high-value estates, underscoring the need for airtight plans to avoid costly legal disputes. She emphasizes the value of neutral fiduciaries, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, and transparent communication in reducing family conflict, while noting that a coordinated advisory team is essential to preserving both wealth and harmony for future generations.

Read the full article here.