These family feuds should serve as a reminder for everyday Black Americans to get their affairs in order before it’s too late. The Secrets Behind Black Celebrity EstatesWhen it comes to Warner’s drama, the issue has culminated in a lawsuit filed by his widow, Tenisha, against the “The Cosby Show” actor’s mother, Pamela. Most, if not all, of this drama could have been avoided with proper estate planning. Many Black families don’t have a will or estate plan in place, which is a setup for legal and financial headaches. According to 2022 data from Consumer Reports, Black and Hispanic homeowners are less likely than white homeowners to have wills or estate plans.