Law Talk with Ethel Mitchell

Whether you realize it or not, you are a part of the greatest wealth transfer in our country's history. It's estimated that $124 trillion dollars will be transferred by 2048. In this episode, I share the documents you and your family must have to make sure your wealth doesn't get lost in the transfer.

Martha Underwood identified a systemic problem: the process for heirs to access their deceased parents wealth is broken. When families can't access this money, it goes back to the state. So, she created Prismm. In this episode, she's ringing the alarm to make sure families know how to securely manage and transfer assets during times of loss or incapacity.

A Great Wealth Transfer is happening - an unprecedented intergenerational movement of assets from baby boomers to younger generations. In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell shares how to protect and preserve your assets with Wills and Trusts to prevent your wealth from getting lost in the $124 trillion dollar wealth transfer.

In this Women’s History Month episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell highlights remarkable Black women whose innovations and leadership have shaped everything from home security and modern heating to space travel, the internet, civil rights, media, and philanthropy. She shares stories of trailblazers like Madam C.J. Walker, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Alice Parker, Marion Croak, Mae Jemison, Kathy Hughes, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and others to celebrate their lasting impact on our lives.

The movie "Sinners made history! The record-breaking film had 16 Oscar nominations. No film has ever received this many nominations. In this episode, I invited Dr. Bernard Demczuk back where he deeply analyzed the film's story and symbolism that profoundly illustrate African American culture.

As Black History Month comes to an end, I discussed how Wills and Trusts can help preserve your family's history and legacy.

February 14, 2026, marks 12 years since this program launched! To celebrate, I invited my very first guest, Attorney Michelle Thomas back on air to reflect on 12 years and share information about how divorce works, how to spot danger signs in a marriage, and how to protect yourself and your family both emotionally and legally.

Happy Black History Month! It's the first Saturday of February and in this episode we talked about how you can shape your personal and family legacy by writing your own history, protecting your legacy with Wills and Trusts and understanding the importance of Black History Month.

Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA wraps up our financial series with a must-hear conversation on Social Security. The rules have changed. What you don’t know could impact how you live in retirement. This episode breaks down what’s new and why it matters for your future.

Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA returns with more money talk! In our last episode we only scratched the surface. In this episode, he dived deeper into smart tax strategies to help navigate tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

This 2026 economy is different. Can we all agree? Striving for financial wellness today requires different strategies. Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA joined me on air to share smart money habits to help make this year count towards your financial wellness goals.

What are titles? What are deeds? In this episode, Attorney Mitchell talks important ownership documents and their importance in preserving your legacy.

In this episode, Attorney Mitchell provides helpful information for families with special needs beneficiaries.

Florizelle Liser joined me to share more about her journey as the first women leader of the Corporate Council on Africa and what she sees coming next for the U.S.-Africa vision.

Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, Author, Speaker, Historian and Archaeologist, joined me on Law Talk to discuss her book Apostle of Liberation: AME Bishop Paul Quinn and the Underground Railroad and the empowering Black history she uncovered in her research.

Xina Eiland’s father had dementia and unfortunately didn’t have a Will. In this episode, she shared her experience and what she wish her family did to better prepare for her father’s passing.

Could you be making these mistakes and complicating your estate planning? In this episode, I share 5 common mistakes to avoid when preparing your Will, Trust and other important documents.

African American Cultural Historian, Dr. Bernard Demczuk dives into the hidden symbolism of the movie “Sinners”. He unpacks five powerful themes that drive the movie’s deeper meaning!

In this episode, I revealed easy strategies on you can keep your family's home for future generations and build generational wealth.

Preal Haley, Financial Advisor and Owner of Preal Haley & Associates joins me to discusses financial strategies if you were fired from the federal government due to mass government layoffs.

Attorney Mitchell discusses with her brother, Cornelius Carr Jr., how having the right legal documents in place helps care for their parents. She then encourages people to act quickly when someone dies.

Attorney Mitchell discusses with her brother, Cornelius Carr how having the legal documents helps care for their parents. She then encourages people to act quickly when someone dies.

Attorney Larry Frazier discusses estate planning for art and art collections.

Attorney Michele Lanchester talks about what happens when a court determines that a person is no longer competent to handle their legal and financial affairs.

Entertainment attorney, Lita Rosario, discusses what musicians need to do to protect and, if appropriate, recapture the copyrights to their music.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell explains probate - what happens in court and the county or city Register of Wills office when a person dies.

Attorney George Garrow discusses nursing home abuse.

William Hall, a Certified Financial Planner, shares important practical ways to help you endure the government shutdown.

Attorney Michael Lyles talks with attorney Ethel Mitchell about what can be done in situations of sexual harassment.

Noted divorce and family lawyer Attorney Michele C. Thomas talks about the alleged situations involving B. Smith and Jeff Bezos and the possible consequences of adultery.

Cornell Lee discusses how to make money in the stock market.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell answers questions about wills.

Attorney Scott Mitchell discusses fire and arson in churches and ways to protect churches and prevent fires. Attorney Scott Mitchell is Attorney Ethel Mitchell’s son.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell talks about things you can do while you are at home during the pandemic.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell talks about the importance of having legal documents that accurately reflect your wishes.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell talks about the importance of deeds.

Albert White, author of the book entitled Race For the Net, tells the story of Network Solutions, the company that introduced the Internet to the Public. Network Solutions was a Black-owned company

Attorney Michele C. Thomas joins Attorney Mitchell to talk about the impact of the pandemic on marriages.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell talks about the importance of wills for uncles, aunts and grandparents.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell discusses using wills to ensure reimbursement for caregiving costs after death, forgiving debts after death, paternity, heirs and creating a trust for children if divorced.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell talks about what happens to the home, jewelry and bank accounts when someone dies with or without a will or trust.

Attorney Mitchell discusses the importance of having estate documents during this time of the largest transfer of wealth in known history.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell discusses the importance of a Last Will and Testament for all people, especially grandparents.