## Who This Article Is For
If you’re a California resident worried about how unexpected health challenges could impact your family’s financial security and legacy, Phil Collins’ recent story offers valuable lessons in long-term care planning and estate protection.
## Phil Collins’ Health Transformation: From Crisis to Recovery
Phil Collins has maintained a low profile since Genesis concluded their reunion tour in early 2022, but a recent interview with journalist Zoe Ball on the BBC Eras podcast (airing January 26) reveals a remarkable recovery story that resonates with California families navigating complex health and estate planning decisions.
### The Health Challenges
Collins described experiencing a “difficult, frustrating few years” following five separate knee surgeries. He revealed, “I have a 24-hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do”and acknowledged that “I had everything that could go wrong with me, did go wrong with me.”
Over the past 15 years, Collins has battled severe nerve damage from injuries sustained during the 2007 Genesis reunion tour. Corrective surgeries resulted in loss of feeling in his fingers, leaving him unable to play drums or even grip silverware, and he also suffered from foot drop, a gait abnormality. These conditions left him unable to walk without assistance, and on his last tours, he performed while seated.
### The Recovery and Future Plans
Collins has been sober for two years, stating “I was never drunk, although I fell over a couple of times… it all caught up with me, and I spent months in hospital.”
Today, Collins considers himself “totally mobile and healthy” following recent knee surgeries. “I can walk, albeit with assistance, you know, crutches or whatever,”he shared in the interview.
He’s even considering returning to the studio: “I’d like to have a fiddle about and see if there’s more music… you’ve gotta start doing it to see if you can do it.”
Collins hasn’t released an album of original songs since 2002’s Testify, with his last studio work being the 2010 Motown covers collection Goin’ Back. He did tour solo between 2017 and 2019 with his son, Nic Collins, on drums, and Genesis reunited for a final tour from 2021 to 2022.
## What California Families Can Learn from Phil Collins’ Experience
### 1. How Can I Prepare for Unexpected Long-Term Care Needs?
Collins’ experience with 24-hour nursing care illustrates how quickly health challenges can escalate. California families should consider:
### 2. What Happens to My Estate If I Have Multiple Surgeries and Extended Hospital Stays?
Extended medical treatment can create financial strain. Proper planning ensures:
### 3. How Do I Protect My Legacy While Managing Chronic Health Conditions?
For California residents facing long-term health challenges:
## Why California Residents Need Specialized Estate Planning Support
California’s unique legal landscape requires estate planning that accounts for:
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## Take Control of Your Family’s Future Today
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Source: Rolling Stone – Phil Collins Health Update
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