With actor James Gandolfini’s sudden passing, it’s unclear how the actor’s estate might be handled. Still, the tragic loss of “Tony Soprano” serves as a somber reminder that life can be unpredictable and, in true Soprano spirit, that it’s important to protect your family.

A crucial way to protect your loved ones is to revise your will when a significant event occurs in your life. Here are three important tips to keep in mind:

If you need more information on how to revise your will, it could be helpful to consult with a local wills attorney to get more specific rules about your jurisdiction. Another option is to sign up for a prepaid legal plan that includes an attorney-drafted will and annual updates; plans offered by LegalStreet, for example, start at less than $13 a month and also include on-call access to local lawyers who can answer many types of legal questions.

Disclosure: LegalStreet and FindLaw.com are owned by the same company.

Related Resources:

  • Hospital official: James Gandolfini probably died of a heart attack (CNN)
  • Amy Winehouse’s Will: Ex-Husband Blake Fielder-Civil Left Out (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)
  • The Michael Jackson Will: Father Gets No Inheritance (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)
  • 5 Things You Must Do After Writing Your Will (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)

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