People were shocked to learn of the death of Michigan native, and comic legend, Robin Williams this past summer. In this article, we will look at the 5 strategies he used to protect his wife and children, avoid probate and taxes, fund his plan, and potentially leave a multi-generational legacy. 

Philip Seymour Hoffman left his family with a mess. An out-of-date will, unnecessary taxes, disinherited children, strange provisions, all exposed in very public Probate - and all of which could have been avoided. Here are 5 significant lessons from his last bad act.