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Legacy Talk Podcast — 67 episodes
You Created a Trust… Now What? Why ‘Funding’ Matters More Than You Think
Why a Revocable Living Trust Might Be the Smartest Estate Move You Make
Probate 101 in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Silent Threat to Your Legacy: What Happens If Your Beneficiary Dies Before You?
Don’t Wait — 10 Reasons to Tackle Your Estate Plan Now
Incapacity Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected in Washington
Pets and Estate Planning: Securing Your Furry Friends’ Future
Blended Families and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Taxes and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Avoiding Probate: Strategies That Work
Protecting Your Kids: Guardianships and Trusts
How to Create a Simple and Effective Estate Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Myths and Mistakes in Estate Planning
Talking to Your Family and Friends About Estate Planning
Wills vs. Trusts: Which One Do You Really Need?
Unlocking the Secrets of Wills and Trusts: What You Need to Know
What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Washington State?
Avoiding Guardianship: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Understanding Trusts: Control Your Estate and Avoid Probate
Cultivating Financial Wisdom: Responsible Saving and Investing
To Plan or Not to Plan: The Role of Funeral Planning in Your Estate Plan
Elder Law and Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs
On Life Support: Estate Planning Considerations for Uncertain Medical Situations
Till Death Do Us Part: The Legal Advantages of Marriage in Estate Planning
The Estate Tax Threshold: When to Start Planning
What Do I Need To Know To Complete My Estate Plan?
Estate Planning Myths Debunked: The 'Simple' Estate Misconception
Powerful Legacies: Embracing the Belief That Estate Planning Empowers Future Generations
What Happens to My House When I Die?
Charitable Bequests: Crafting a Philanthropic Legacy
Real Estate Considerations: The Impact of Multiple Properties on Your Estate Plan
Debunking Estate Planning: The Intricacies of Wills & Trusts
End-of-Life Decisions: The Critical Role of Advance Directives
The Probate Conundrum: Ten Reasons to Avoid Probate
Estate Planning and Real Estate: Key Things to Consider about Your Home as an Asset
What Can We Learn from Celebrity Estate Nightmares?
Tax-Smart Planning: How Estate Plans Can Ease Your Tax Burden
The Revocable Living Trust: Probate Slayer
Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning: How to Integrate Your IRA and 401(K)
Your Digital Legacy: How to Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
Pre and Postnuptial Agreements: What are They and How do They Fit in to an Estate Plan
Debunking the 'Set-It-and-Forget-It' Myth
Child-Free and Planning: The Relevance of Estate Planning Even Without Kids
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Which is the Right Choice for You?
Gifting Assets Before Death: The Pros, Cons, and Misunderstandings
Facing Mortality: How to Overcome the Fear of Estate Planning
Caring for Special Needs: Incorporating Special Needs Trusts in Your Estate Plan
Financial Planners vs Estate Planning Attorneys: Who Should You Consult and When?
I Don't Need a Trust: Examining the Misconceptions Around Trusts in Estate Planning
Choosing Your Executor: Picking the Right Person to Carry Out Your Wishes
Overcoming the Belief That You Don't Know Enough to Plan Your Estate
5 Positive Things about having an Estate Plan
I'm Too Young' for Estate Planning: Overcoming Misconceptions About Age and Estate Planning
Blended Families: Navigating Estate Planning with Stepchildren and Ex-Spouses
Sibling Harmony and Estate Planning: Debunking the Belief That Good Relations Trump Leg
The Myth of DIY Estate Planning: When to Call in the Professionals
The 10 Things to do at the start of the New Year regarding your Estate Plan
The Unseen Consequences: What Happens If You Don't Have an Estate Plan
The ‘It's Too Complicated’ Barrier: Dispelling the Belief That Estate Planning Is Overwhelmingly Complex
Unmasking the Durable Power of Attorney: An Essential Element in Estate Planning
The 'It's Not My Problem' Mindset: Addressing the Belief That Posthumous Estate Matters Don't Concern You
Commandment I: Envisioning Your Legacy: The Art of Long-Term Thinking
Unraveling Probate: Understanding Its Role in Estate Planning
The Great Debate: Will, Trust, or Both - Making the Right Choice For Your Estate Plan
Essential Paperwork: The Key Documents You Need for Your Estate Plan
What is Estate Planning and Who Needs It?
An Introduction to Estate Planning with Attorney James Jones