A Conversation About Trusts and Estate Planning

 There isnothing in this podcast episode meant to take the place of an attorney'sadvice. There was nothing meant to give you advice, and there is nothing meantto establish an attorney-client relationship  In this episodeof "Your Life Over 50," the host interviews Theresa Geoffroy, anexperienced estate planning attorney. Theresa shares her journey into law,initially inspired by the disparities in the justice system and a desire tobecome a prosecutor. However, after a personal experience with her mother’sillness and the complexities of managing end-of-life decisions, she shifted toestate planning, realizing the importance of preparing for the future. Theresadiscusses the advantages of having a trust over a will, common mistakes insetting up a trust, and the roles involved in estate planning. She highlightsthe importance of estate planning for anyone over 18 to ensure their wishes arehonored without costly court processes. Theresa also touches on genderchallenges in the legal field and offers advice to women looking to embark onnew ventures later in life.   Remember, thereis nothing in this podcast episode meant to take the place of an attorney'sadvice. There is nothing meant to give you advice, and there is nothing meantto establish an attorney-client relationship     If you’relooking for additional information, Theresa’swebsite is: www.geoffroylaw.com