Estate Planning Lessons from Downton Abbey

A recent article from The Wall Street Journal offered “Money Lessons from Downton Abbey.”  The popular British drama that takes place in the early 20th century recently ended its third season, but more important than providing entertainment, it can apparently offer valuable estate planning advice.  While it is a period drama and work of fiction, its themes of familial relationships and financial debacles make the PBS program a cautionary tale for families planning their own estate.  Read more here.