In this episode of Law and Pop Culture, Christine Matus and Kristine Carranceja-Gurski examine the cautionary estate story of late pop star Aaron Carter and what happens when fame and early success collide with a lack of planning. The conversation explores Aaron Carter’s rise to stardom at a young age, the financial troubles that followed, and the legal reality he left behind after passing away in November 2022 at age 34 — including dying without a valid will. Christine and Kristine break dow...
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In this episode of Law and Pop Culture, Christine Matus and Kristine Carranceja-Gurski examine the cautionary estate story of late pop star Aaron Carter and what happens when fame and early success collide with a lack of planning. The conversation explores Aaron Carter’s rise to stardom at a young age, the financial troubles that followed, and the legal reality he left behind after passing away in November 2022 at age 34 — including dying without a valid will. Christine and Kristine break dow...
Episode 39 | The Missing Will: Aretha Franklin's Estate
Let's Discuss. A Pop Culture and Law Podcast.
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Episode 39 | The Missing Will: Aretha Franklin's Estate
In this episode of Law & Pop Culture, Christine and Kristine delve into the intricate and dramatic saga of Aretha Franklin’s estate. Five years after the Queen of Soul’s passing, the battle over her estimated $18 million estate nears resolution. The episode explores the complexities and legal challenges posed by the discovery of two wills: a handwritten 2014 document found under a couch cushion and a more formal 2010 version We'll discuss how the 2014 will, authenticated by a Michigan ju...
Let's Discuss. A Pop Culture and Law Podcast.
In this episode of Law and Pop Culture, Christine Matus and Kristine Carranceja-Gurski examine the cautionary estate story of late pop star Aaron Carter and what happens when fame and early success collide with a lack of planning. The conversation explores Aaron Carter’s rise to stardom at a young age, the financial troubles that followed, and the legal reality he left behind after passing away in November 2022 at age 34 — including dying without a valid will. Christine and Kristine break dow...
