By now, the American public has become accustomed to stories of Hollywood actors’ deaths and their various financial missteps.

There was James Gandolfini, who left his wife with only 20 percent of his estate, meaning the other 80 percent didn’t qualify for the unlimited tax-free transfer of money to a spouse. The cost of that was nearly $30 million to taxes.

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy being a part of the local community here is Southern California.  A few weeks ago I was able to work a booth at a concert in Woodland Hills for Queen Nation where I was able to meet many local individuals and families.