Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity Estates: How Bob Marley’s Estate Took 30 Years to Settle


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When Bob Marley passed away in 1981, he left behind a musical legacy, but no estate plan. Due to his religious beliefs, Marley didn’t create a will, and what followed was a legal firestorm: forged documents, disputed signatures and a tangled web of allegations involving his wife, attorney and accountant.

In this episode, David Lenok is joined by Noah Rosenfarb, CPA, founder of Wealthrive, to explore what happens when traditional estate planning tools, like wills, are off the table. Noah discusses:

  • The vital differences between wills and trusts 
  • Strategies like the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust 
  • Navigating estate versus revocable trusts 
  • The misunderstood role of communication in wealth preservation
  • Overcoming familial challenges in estate planning 
  • And more
  • Resources:

    • Listen to the latest episodes of Celebrity Estates
    • Trust and Estates Magazine
    • Connect With David Lenok:

      • WealthManagement.com
      • LinkedIn: David Lenok
      • LinkedIn: Informa
      • LinkedIn: WealthManagement
      • Connect With Noah Rosenfarb:

        • Talkabouttax.com 
        • LinkedIn: Noah Rosenfarb, CPA
        • LinkedIn: Wealthrive Inc.
        • (855) 540-0400
        • About Our Guest:

          Noah Rosenfarb is a third-generation CPA who learned early in life that becoming tax-efficient could accelerate the journey toward achieving financial goals. After attaining financial independence and stepping away from operating businesses, Noah began sharing his expertise with members of EO and YPO. The response was immediate—people started asking him for help.

          Determined not to return to a traditional job, Noah assembled a team of accountants, lawyers, and financial planners. He personally trained them in the strategies he used to become Rich Beyond Money. One of his proudest accomplishments is knowing that entrepreneurs working with his team achieve better results than he could have delivered alone.

          Noah openly shares the tools, resources, and strategies that created his own version of true freedom. With a track record that includes selling eight companies, taking one public, and completing more than 50 real estate investments valued near $1 billion, he brings more than technical expertise—he brings lived experience. He serves high-performing families who seek to balance qualitative life goals with quantitative financial strategies.

          Based in Parkland, Florida, Noah lives with his wife, Amanda, and their two children. A passionate traveler, he’s visited over 70 countries across five continents.

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