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Wastin' Away Again in Margaritaville… With No Estate Plan?! | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

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Jill Schlesinger and Mark talk about the ongoing dispute over Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate, which has been unresolved for three years since his death. The episode emphasizes the importance of estate planning regardless of wealth level, discussing how trusts can be beneficial even to those not considered wealthy. They also address a listener named Sam who managed to save $370,000 by age 30 on an annual salary of $95,000.
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In the latest Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger episode, hosts Jill and Mark discuss the importance of estate planning using the example of Jimmy Buffett, whose family has been battling over his $275 million estate for three years after his death. They emphasize that even people who aren't wealthy should consider setting up trusts to avoid disputes among heirs. The show also features a caller named Sam, who managed to save $370,000 by age 30 despite earning only $95,000 annually.

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Margaritaville

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In today's episode, Jill and Mark explain why estate planning is essential and why you don't need to be rich to need a trust.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-24
2026-09-24 · CBS News
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Wastin' Away Again in Margaritaville… With No Estate Plan?! | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger asserted
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Why are Jill and Mark doing a deep dive on Margaritaville? asserted
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Well, three years have passed since Jimmy Buffett died, and his family is still fighting over a $275 million estate. asserted
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In today's episode, Jill and Mark explain why estate planning is essential and why you don't need to be rich to need a trust. asserted
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Plus, how did caller Sam accumulate $370,000 by age 30 on a $95,000 salary?! asserted
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