The Estate Planning Mistakes That Destroy Families

One bad estate planning decision can create years of legal battles, family conflict, and financial damage. In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers break down real-life estate planning cases involving cognitive decline, second marriages, unfunded trusts, and disputes between children, spouses, and caregivers. Also covered:Why relying only on a will can create major problemsHow unfunded trusts can completely fail when families need them mostThe dangers of second marriages without updating your estate planWhy beneficiary designations can override your intentionsHow Medicaid planning mistakes can put a family home at riskThe difference between void and voidable marriages in estate disputesHow powers of attorney and conservatorships can become legal battlegroundsWhat families should do now to avoid the most common and costly estate planning mistakes.