EPISODE · Aug 7, 2024 · 22 MIN
Day in the Life of an Estate Attorney, Children's Book Author
from Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals · host Time We Discuss
In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a New York Times Best Selling Author as well as an estate attorney. Join us for a glimpse into the daily routine of an estate attorney in 2024! From meeting with clients to drafting legal documents, this video provides an inside look at the responsibilities and challenges faced by estate attorneys. Watch to learn about the rewarding and demanding aspects of this profession, and gain insights into the world of estate law. If you're considering a career in law or simply curious about the day-to-day life of an estate attorney, this video is a must-watch! Erika Silverman is also a New York Times Best Selling Author. In this interview, we get to hear her perspective on what it's like to be a part of this prestigious group. Stay tuned to learn more about the thriving careers and career opportunities awaiting you! ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 00:32 - Typical day, a day in the life of an estate attorney. 1:32 - Did you start as a different type of attorney or did you go right into being an estate attorney? 2:16 - How did you discover estate planning? 3:14 - What kind of attorney did did you originally want to be? 3:50 - Did you go right from undergrad into law school or did you take time in between? 5:06 - How easy is to change your specialty as an attorney? 6:05 - Do lawyers need to carry malpractice insurance? 6:45 - How challenging is it to get new "customers"? 7:34 - Are you required to do continuing education as an estate attorney? 7:53 - What's it like being a children's book author compared to an estate attorney? 10:32 - Did you self-publish your books or use a traditional publisher? 11:02 - What were some of the challenges you experienced in writing your first book? 11:48 - Blooper 1 12:07 - Blooper 2 13:08 - How did your undergrad degree prepare you for a career as attorney or author? 13:51 - Where do you get your inspiration for your books? 15:39 - Todd Parr Comparison 16:09 - The New York Times approaches Erika Silverman 18:25 - Guest has the floor ================================================================= Guest Information: Erika Silverman Books: https://amzn.to/3YBX3Jx Also mentioned in this segment: Science Fiction Author: https://youtu.be/Z82PLzsQCD4 Children's Book Author: https://youtu.be/1PPFPB6rhN0 ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a New York Times Best Selling Author as well as an estate attorney. Join us for a glimpse into the daily routine of an estate attorney in 2024! From meeting with clients to drafting legal documents, this video provides an inside look at the responsibilities and challenges faced by estate attorneys. Watch to learn about the rewarding and demanding aspects of this profession, and gain insights into the world of estate law. If you're considering a career in law or simply curious about the day-to-day life of an estate attorney, this video is a must-watch! Erika Silverman is also a New York Times Best Selling Author. In this interview, we get to hear her perspective on what it's like to be a part of this prestigious group. Stay tuned to learn more about the thriving careers and career opportunities awaiting you! ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 00:32 - Typical day, a day in the life of an estate attorney. 1:32 - Did you start as a different type of attorney or did you go right into being an estate attorney? 2:16 - How did you discover estate planning? 3:14 - What kind of attorney did did you originally want to be? 3:50 - Did you go right from undergrad into law school or did you take time in between? 5:06 - How easy is to change your specialty as an attorney? 6:05 - Do lawyers need to carry malpractice insurance? 6:45 - How challenging is it to get new "customers"? 7:34 - Are you required to do continuing education as an estate attorney? 7:53 - What's it like being a children's book author compared to an estate attorney? 10:32 - Did you self-publish your books or use a traditional publisher? 11:02 - What were some of the challenges you experienced in writing your first book? 11:48 - Blooper 1 12:07 - Blooper 2 13:08 - How did your undergrad degree prepare you for a career as attorney or author? 13:51 - Where do you get your inspiration for your books? 15:39 - Todd Parr Comparison 16:09 - The New York Times approaches Erika Silverman 18:25 - Guest has the floor ================================================================= Guest Information: Erika Silverman Books: https://amzn.to/3YBX3Jx Also mentioned in this segment: Science Fiction Author: https://youtu.be/Z82PLzsQCD4 Children's Book Author: https://youtu.be/1PPFPB6rhN0 ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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