When Family Law Meets Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Protecting What Matters with Attorney Leslie Barrows and Attorney Shannon Guthrie

In this episode of the Barrows Firm Law Review Podcast, Southlake Family Law Attorney Leslie Barrows is joined by Estate Planning, Business, and Nonprofit Attorney Shannon Guthrie of Guthrie Law PLLC.Together, Leslie and Shannon explore how family law and estate planning often intersect, particularly for clients undergoing life changes such as divorce, custody matters, new wealth, or business transitions.Shannon shares valuable information about wills, trusts, protecting business interests, and how she helps clients secure their financial futures while preserving family values. Leslie and Shannon also discuss how working as a team ensures that clients’ personal and financial matters are handled with care, coordination, and long-term planning in mind. Topics Covered:Why estate planning matters during family law casesWhat newly wealthy individuals need to knowProtecting family businesses during divorceCharitable giving, nonprofits, and legacy planningCommon estate planning mistakesThe value of a team approach: Family law + estate planningGuest: Shannon Guthrie – Estate Planning and Business Attorney, Guthrie Law PLLChttps://guthrie.lawHosted by: Leslie Barrows – Family Law Attorney, The Barrows Firmhttps://www.barrowsfirm.com