Radio personality Casey Kasem passed away Sunday, leaving behind a media legacy and some eye-opening lessons regarding end-of-life/estate planning.

Kasem, who was also the voice of Shaggy from “Scooby Doo” for over four decades, spent his final years in a battle over his health and his estate, with his second wife and adult children on opposite sides, reports Reuters.

As we say goodbye to the beloved “American Top 40” host, here are five estate planning lessons we may take away from Kasem’s life and death:

RIP Casey Kasem, your voice will be missed.

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