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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 54 MIN

$32M Estate Mistake, Nursing Home Contracts, and Trust Planning Explained

from The Legal Exchange · host The Financial Exchange Network

One estate planning mistake cost millions—and it happens more often than you think. In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers break down a $32 million estate gone wrong, plus key lessons on trusts, inheritance planning, and nursing home agreements. Also covered:What happens when you die without a willHow poor planning can trigger massive tax billsWhy you should never blindly sign nursing home contractsThe differences between guardians, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxiesHow to protect assets from taxes, divorce, and creditors

One estate planning mistake cost millions—and it happens more often than you think. In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers break down a $32 million estate gone wrong, plus key lessons on trusts, inheritance planning, and nursing home agreements. Also covered:What happens when you die without a willHow poor planning can trigger massive tax billsWhy you should never blindly sign nursing home contractsThe differences between guardians, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxiesHow to protect assets from taxes, divorce, and creditors

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