A legal expert tells PEOPLE how Gene Hackman's estate is affected by his wife Betsy dying before him and who might inherit their wealth now.

A pour-over will acts as a safety net for assets that are not transferred to a living trust. If an asset remains outside the trust at the time of death, this type of will directs it into the trust ...

The tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa remains a big talking point, with a legal expert recently ...

Trust and family law attorney David A. Esquibias, who isn't affiliated or involved with the estate, tells People magazine in a March 18 interview that the Hackmans had a pour-over will, so whether ...

Pour-over is a method of coffeemaking where hot water is poured over ground coffee. It allows the grounds to brew before the water drips through a filter into a cup or carafe. The pour-over ...

A pour-over will is paired with a living trust to manage assets after death. It transfers any remaining assets into the trust instead of distributing them directly. This method prevents state laws ...