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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 53 MIN

The Nerdy Guide to Estate Planning, Trusts, and Avoiding Probate ft. Cecilia Amo

from Beyond the Listing · host Pam Flitton

Are your loved ones at risk of facing probate, family conflict, or losing their inheritance because you haven't properly set up your estate plan?In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Cecilia Amo, an estate planning attorney and founder of Amo Law. Cecilia shares her transition from civil litigation to relational estate planning and explains why getting to know clients is the key to creating effective legacies. She breaks down the critical differences between wills and trusts, the dangers of DIY legal documents, and why everyone over 18 needs a plan.Cecilia also introduces her new book, Your After Credit Scene, which uses pop culture to demystify legacy planning and make it approachable for everyone.🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton🎤 Featuring: Cecilia Amo, Amo LawCecilia Amo is an estate planning attorney, speaker, and the author of Your After-Credits Scene: A Nerd's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Legacy. As the founder of Amo Law, she serves clients across California including Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties focusing on asset protection and intergenerational wealth.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why a will guarantees probate and a trust keeps your family out of court.✔️ How the government's default plan (probate) can drain your assets.✔️ Why DIY documents and AI estate plans often fail.✔️ How failing to align assets (like life insurance) ruins estate plans.✔️ The best strategy for getting aging parents to plan their estates.📇 Connect with Cecilia Amo:🌐 Website → https://amo-law.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amolawlegacyplanning📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amolaw.legacyplanning/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/amo-law-legacy-planning/📇 Connect with Pam Flitton:🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Are your loved ones at risk of facing probate, family conflict, or losing their inheritance because you haven't properly set up your estate plan?In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Cecilia Amo, an estate planning attorney and founder of Amo Law. Cecilia shares her transition from civil litigation to relational estate planning and explains why getting to know clients is the key to creating effective legacies. She breaks down the critical differences between wills and trusts, the dangers of DIY legal documents, and why everyone over 18 needs a plan.Cecilia also introduces her new book, Your After Credit Scene, which uses pop culture to demystify legacy planning and make it approachable for everyone.🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton🎤 Featuring: Cecilia Amo, Amo LawCecilia Amo is an estate planning attorney, speaker, and the author of Your After-Credits Scene: A Nerd's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Legacy. As the founder of Amo Law, she serves clients across California including Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties focusing on asset protection and intergenerational wealth.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why a will guarantees probate and a trust keeps your family out of court.✔️ How the government's default plan (probate) can drain your assets.✔️ Why DIY documents and AI estate plans often fail.✔️ How failing to align assets (like life insurance) ruins estate plans.✔️ The best strategy for getting aging parents to plan their estates.📇 Connect with Cecilia Amo:🌐 Website → https://amo-law.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amolawlegacyplanning📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amolaw.legacyplanning/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/amo-law-legacy-planning/📇 Connect with Pam Flitton:🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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