Battles Brews Over Ernie Banks Estate, Caregiver Provided As Sole Beneficiary

http://trialandheirs.com/blog/celebrities/battles-brews-ernie-banks-estate-caregiver-listed-sole-heir
Battles Brews Over Ernie Banks Estate, Caregiver Provided As Sole Beneficiary
Widely beloved throughout the world of baseball, especially in Chicago, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven dollars a day in the Negro Leagues , before crossing the color barrier and becoming the Chicago Cubs’ most popular player ever. After his playing career, Banks has been widely respected as a positive role model in baseball and beyond. He continued to break new ground, becoming the first African-American Ford Motor Company dealer ever and being actively involved in charity work throughout his life after baseball. In 2013, President Obama awarded Banks the National Congressional Medal of Honor. Family Fight Over Ernie Banks Estate Ernie Banks died on January 23rd at age 83 from a heart condition. Interestingly, his death certificate listed dementia as a “significant condition contributing” to his death. Why is this important? Only three months before he died, Ernie Banks signed a new set of estate planning documents, including a new will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive. Read more... The post Battles Brews Over Ernie Banks Estate, Caregiver Listed As Sole Heir appeared first on Trial and Heirs Blog .