"Spartacus" and "Some Like It Hot" star Tony Curtis died in 2010 and was buried with some of his favorite possessions — including a Stetson hat, an Armani scarf and his iPhone.

But not a dime from his fortune was bequeathed to the five children (including acclaimed actress Jamie Lee Curtis) he left behind.

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Just a few months before Tony died, he rewrote his will — intentionally disinheriting his kids, leaving the bulk of his estimated $60-million estate to his fifth wife, Jill Curtis (now Curtis-Weber), she told Inside Edition.

"Tony was very specific in his wishes," Jill said.

"I acknowledge the existence of my children, and have intentionally and with full knowledge chosen not to provide for them" — that's how Tony put it in his will.

Jill said Tony informed his children they were being disinherited, but in a separate interview, his daughter Allegra Curtis told Inside Edition she and her siblings were “blindsided” by the move and claimed her father was “influenced” in his decision.

Eldest daughter Kelly Curtis attempted to sue but was rejected by the court.

The Curtis clan conflict may be infamous, but their situation is not unique. Plenty of inheritance squabbles have escalated among significantly less wealthy and well-known families, whether due to rewritten wills, or not having a will at all.

Wills aren’t just for the rich and elderly

If you have any assets it’s always a good idea to have s a will — whether you want to support your kids, your pets or even just leave money to charity after your death.

Even younger folks in their twenties could benefit from estate planning.

However, two-thirds of Americans haven’t created any sort of estate planning document, according to a 2023 study by senior living referral business Caring.com. While some say they’ve been procrastinating, others think they don’t have enough wealth to leave behind.

But stalling puts your loved ones at risk and can create ugly disputes long after you’re gone — so here’s how to get started.

Make a list of assets and debts

Begin by taking note of your assets, including your home, your car and anything you own that’s valued over $1,500. This can also include nonphysical assets such as investments, bank accounts and insurance policies.