EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 54 MIN
When Estate Planning Goes Wrong, Families Pay the Price
from The Legal Exchange · host The Financial Exchange Network
In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers discuss two court cases that show how poor planning and poor recordkeeping can lead to expensive family disputes. Todd explains why an uncashed check became part of an estate, how a second marriage can complicate inheritance without the right plan in place, why powers of attorney require careful documentation, how personal care contracts can help when family members are paid for caregiving, and when irrevocable life insurance trusts may help reduce estate taxes.
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In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers discuss two court cases that show how poor planning and poor recordkeeping can lead to expensive family disputes. Todd explains why an uncashed check became part of an estate, how a second marriage can complicate inheritance without the right plan in place, why powers of attorney require careful documentation, how personal care contracts can help when family members are paid for caregiving, and when irrevocable life insurance trusts may help reduce estate taxes.
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When Estate Planning Goes Wrong, Families Pay the Price
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