What Most People Get Wrong About Estate Planning — Dos, Don'ts & Biggest Myths Debunked with Kelly Hughes, Esq. (Part 1)

Most people assume estate planning is something they can put off — or that a simple will is enough to protect their family. Host Paula Aragone, CEO of Aragone & Associates, sits down with Kelly Charhut Hughes, Esq., Founding Attorney of Laurel Trust Law LLP, to challenge the most common assumptions people make about protecting their assets and the people they love.Kelly has guided countless families through the estate planning process and has seen firsthand how small missteps today become serious legal and financial problems down the road. In this conversation, she lays it all out — what to do, what to avoid, and what most plans are quietly getting wrong.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNDos & Don'ts of Estate Planning- The most important steps to take — and why most people skip them- Common errors with beneficiary designations, trustee selection, and asset titling- Why an outdated plan can sometimes be worse than no plan at all- When a trust is the smarter move over a willThe Biggest Myths- Estate planning is not just for the wealthy — it affects every family- Having a will does NOT mean your family avoids probate- Why "I'll do it later" is one of the most expensive decisions a family can make- What a power of attorney actually covers — and what it doesn'tABOUT OUR GUESTKelly Charhut Hughes, Esq.Founding Attorney, Laurel Trust Law LLPwww.ltlfirm.comPart 2 drops next week — we'll dig into the biggest probate litigation mistakes to avoid and how to protect your assets and your privacy. Subscribe so you don't miss it.Topics: estate planning dos and don'ts, estate planning myths, common estate planning mistakes, trust vs will, estate planning podcast, probate avoidance, power of attorney, beneficiary mistakes, Kelly Hughes estate attorney, Laurel Trust Law, Aragone and Advisors, estate attorney Mission Viejo