Complete Estate Planning

Ep 34: When To Consider Using A Professional Trustee Or Executor

A lot of discussions on this show revolve around putting together a comprehensive estate plan. But now we need to discuss who puts that estate plan in action once you pass away. There are many complex situations that might require you to hire a professional executor to carry out your wishes and we will go over some of these reasons today.
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Ep 33: Estate Planning For Unmarried Partners

Many situations arise that are “easier” or have some sort of “default” decision. However, those get thrown out the window for partners who decide not to legally marry. Whether the relationship is still progressing, the partners don’t feel like going through the hassle of getting married (or getting married again), or if there are other factors at play, these family situations require extra care.
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Ep 32: Dealing With Credit Cards After Death

Most people have multiple credit cards nowadays. Many have bills and subscriptions automatically being paid each month. Some accrue rewards/perks such as cash back, points, or frequent flyer miles. One thing they all have in common is the late fees, penalties, and interest charges if payments are missed. What happens to all of this when the cardholder dies? Should you worry about identity theft? How are things handled?
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Ep 31: Estate Planning Issues For Business Owners

Business owners are particularly vulnerable to some misconceptions and false assumptions about their estate plan. There are a lot of items you need to have in place for the transfer of a business to go smoothly, so that your employees still get their paychecks and your business doesn't get sent to probate. Nick will discuss some ground rules business owners should have in place for that inevitable transfer of power and important nuances to keep in mind.
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Ep 30: Why Owning A Home May Complicate Your Estate Plan

There's no doubt that a home is one of the biggest asset we will own in our lifetime. Unfortunately, after we pass away, the home is not a quick and easy transfer to your beneficiary. There are a lot of nuances involved and you want to make sure you do it correctly to avoid probate and other pain points. Nick talks about some of the ways you can transfer your home after you pass and the easiest ways to do it.
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Ep 29: Larry King – Secret, Handwritten Will, Probate Contests, An (almost) ex-wife, and Unfunded Trusts

Larry King recently died. He was worth estimated $144 million. Most of the assets are to be settled privately, un-contested, and safely through various trusts (that we will never know about. So why the heck are we hearing about a $2 million probate, his wife (Shawn King), who he was in the middle of divorcing, contesting a secret, hand-written last will & testament? And why the heck is it public record and we’re hearing all about it?
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Ep 28: Britney Spears – A Lesson In Bad Estate Planning

After her “acting out” episodes that began in 2007 (including her randomly shaving off all her own hair), her father (Jamie Spears) applied to become her conservator, which was granted in 2008. Today Nick gives us a rundown of how Britney Spears's conservatorship became so complicated and why we're still talking about it after more than a decade.
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Ep 27: I’ve Moved. Does My Estate Plan Still Work?

I get this question ALL THE TIME. Whether you get a new job, get tired of cold weather, just retire, or want to be closer to the grandkids (that you probably like more than your kids), people need to be aware of how this may affect your estate plan.
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Ep 26: There Will Be Fighting After I’m Gone. What Do I Do?

Sometimes, you can’t avoid family fighting after you’re gone. You might even expect it. When that happens, many families sadly bury their heads in the sand and do nothing. They think they are helpless and leave a disaster for their children to clean up after they are gone. However, there are a few options on the table and we'll discuss them on this show.
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Ep 25: What to Do If Your Attorney is Hiding from Your or Missing in Action?

Sadly, most attorneys view estate planning as a 1-time transaction. You give them money, they give you paperwork, that is it. Obviously this is a bad idea and can lead to trouble down the road. Nick discusses times he has come across this situation in his practice and some red flags to look out for.
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