Family Wealth and Other Musings

Episode 106 - How Your Choice of Business Entity Affects Your Tax Obligations...Part 2

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Along with personal liability protection, record-keeping requirements, and how you plan to finance your operation, one of the main factors to consider when choosing an entity structure for your business is deciding how your want your company taxed. Your choice of entity will not only determine the rate at which. your business is taxes, as well as how and when you are required to file your taxes, but it can also impact a variety of other factors affecting both you and your company.

Last week we covered sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLCs. This week listen in as your host, Becky Easton provides a brief overview of the tax obligations for C Corporations and S Corporations, along with some of the advantages and disadvantages inherent to each structure.

Be sure to reach out to a Family Business Lawyer near you for assistance and advice before making your final decision.

Episode 105 - 7 Issues to Consider When Purchasing Disability Insurance

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

If you earn a good living now, but you worry about not having enough money for a future time when you cannot work due to illness or injury, disability insurance is your answer. However, you need to make sure you are getting an insurance policy that will meet your needs and not waste your money.

Today, your host, Becky Easton, covers 7 issues to consider when purchasing disability insurance.

Episode 99 - How Your Choice of Business Entity Affects Your Tax Obligations - Part 1

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton provides a brief overview of the tax obligations for each type of business entity, along with some of the advantages and disadvantages inherent to each structure.

Be sure to reach out to a Family Business Lawyer near you for assistance and advice before making your final decision.

Episode 98 - How to Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death - Part 3

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Unless you've planned ahead, some of your digital accounts survive indefinitely, while others automatically expire, and others have specific processes allowing you to name individuals who may have access to manage your accounts.

In this week's final edition of the series, your host, Becky Easton discusses the most effective methods for including digital assets in your estate plan.

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Episode 92 - 10 Pitfalls to Avoid With Your Company's Legal Agreements...part 2

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Despite the critical role agreements play in a company’s success, far too many business owners fail to take their agreements seriously. Whether it’s winging it by creating your own agreements or using cheap, do-it-yourself (DIY) legal documents you purchase online, failing to treat your legal agreements with the respect they deserve can seriously cost you.

Last week, in part one, your host, Becky Easton covered the first 5 of 10 pitfalls that can put your company in serious jeopardy if you take the DIY route with your legal agreements. Here in part two, she’ll cover the five remaining pitfalls that you’re likely to encounter when going it alone with these vital documents.

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Episode 91 - How to Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death...part 2

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Following your death, unless you’ve planned ahead, some of your online accounts will survive indefinitely, while others automatically expire after a period of inactivity, and still others have specific processes that let you give family and friends the ability to access and posthumously manage your accounts.

Last week, in part one of this series, your host, Becky Easton covered the processes that Facebook and Google have in place to manage your digital accounts following your death. Here in part two, she'll continue the discussion, covering how Instagram, Twitter, and Apple’s collection of online platforms handle your accounts once you log off for the final time.

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Episode 88 - What Should You NOT Keep In Your Safe Deposit Box?

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Hot on the heels of Episode 87 on what you SHOULD keep in your safe deposit box, your host, Becky Easton now discusses a few of the things you should NOT keep in your safe deposit box.

Sourced from this Kiplinger.com article.

Episode 87 - What Should You Keep In Your Safe Deposit Box?

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

With digital records and cloud storage becoming the norm, the bricks-and-mortar safe deposit box might seem outmoded. But don’t rush to declare the safe deposit box a relic of the past just yet. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 11 things you SHOULD consider keeping in your safe deposit box.

Sourced from this Kiplinger.com article.

Episode 86 - The iOS 15 Digital Legacy Contact

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:15:00 +0000

Even if you do have a Will or a Trust, this alone may not be enough to give your loved ones access to the contents of your iPhone after you pass away.

A lot of your financial information is stored on your phone, and with the rise of two-factor authentication your loved ones may find that they need to receive a text message on your phone to access an account of yours after your death.

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton, discusses the iOS 15 Digital Legacy Contact and how to set it up.

If you are named a Digital Legacy Contact and are ready to request access, head to digital-legacy.apple.com with the access key and a copy of your loved one's death certificate.

Episode 85 - 10 Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Company's Agreements

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Agreements are the heart of your business. Indeed, your entire business is one vast series of agreements: agreements with investors and lenders, clients and vendors, employees and contractors, as well as partners and customers. Yet, despite the critical role they play in a company’s success, far too many business owners fail to take their agreements seriously.

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses how complex legal agreements can be and how ill-prepared you are to draft your own, with 10 pitfalls that can put your company in serious jeopardy if you take the DIY route with such important legal documents.

Tune back in next Wednesday for the rest of the discussion!

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Episode 84 - Managing Your Digital Assets After Death...Part 1

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:45:00 +0000

If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online legacy will be determined for you—and not by you. If you have any online accounts, such as Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Apple, or Amazon, you have a digital legacy, and that legacy is yours to preserve or lose.

Whether you want to preserve your digital footprint or erase it entirely, you need to plan ahead to ensure your wishes are properly carried out. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses how some of the most popular digital platforms handle your account once you log off for the final time.

Tune back in next Tuesday for more detail on how to include these digital assets in your estate plan to ensure they are properly accounted for, managed, and passed on in the event of your incapacity or death.

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Episode 83 - Meditating on Traditions

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:49 +0000

It's Halloween! Let's talk about traditions - what did your holidays look like while you were growing up? What part of that would you like to carry forward? What part of that would you like to change? What do traditions mean to you? Listen in as your host, Becky Easton talks a bit about creating traditions, even if they're a little silly.

Find a comfortable place to sit and grab a journal to capture any good thoughts on this Meditation on Monday.

Episode 82 - You're 18, Now What? (Housing and Sexual Offenses)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:45:00 +0000

You've been looking forward to this day since you first thought you knew what it was to be grown up, and now you're finally 18. Now what? In the eyes of the law, you're an adult, and ignorance is no excuse when it comes to knowing which laws apply to you. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a bit about housing and sexual offenses.

(Free Tip: If it's not loud and enthusiastic consent, stop...)

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Episode 81 - You're 18, Now What? (Voting and Contracts)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:44:21 +0000

Be sure to get out there to vote if you're registered, or get registered now so you're eligible next time!

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Episode 80 - A Few of My Favorite...Podcasts!

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Podcasts are a great way to learn something, relax, kill some time, or get the latest news and with so many out there, how do you know what's any good? Tune in today to hear your host, Becky Easton talk about a few of her favorites, including a couple of recommendations from her husband.

Is that Even Legal? - Bob Sewell

Efficiency Bitch - Melissa Leon

You Meet in a Tavern - @JOEtheDM @doobsnax @Tinznasty and @Withacay

Faster than Normal - The ADHD Podcast - Peter Shenkman

Your Mom's House - Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky

2 Bears, 1 Cave - Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura

Episode 79 - Lifetime Asset Protection Trusts

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

Leaving an inheritance outright, or even in stages, leaves it vulnerable. Not only may it enable a detrimental lifestyle, but it is subject to loss to a creditor, judgment, bankruptcy, or divorce. Listen in today as your host, Becky Easton shares two stories with you, one with planning that probably isn't working as dad intended, and another where it is.

Lifetime Asset Protection Trusts are a unique way to leave an inheritance to your beneficiaries in a way that protects them and preserves the assets.

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Episode 78 - How an Estate Plan can Protect Your Business and Your Family

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

You’ve most likely dedicated significant time and energy to creating a vision for your business, executing that vision, and even writing up a detailed business plan for the growth of your business. Yet far fewer business owners put the same effort into planning for their company’s continued success following their retirement, incapacity, or death. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses the importance of a well-crafted business succession plan.

Episode 77 - Trusts & Taxes: What You Need To Know

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

People often are curious — or confused — about the role trusts play in saving on taxes. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton explains the tax implications associated with different types of trusts.

Episode 76 - #52Stories, Talking About Friendship

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Let's talk about friendship. Friends have likely played an important role in your life and your ideas around friendship are likely some that you'd like to pass to your children and loved ones. In today's Meditation on Mondays episode of Family Wealth and Other Musings, your host Becky Easton asks you to think about the following questions and tells you a few of her own stories.

What have been the most important and valued friendships in your life?

Who was your first best friend? Are you still in contact with each other?

What qualities in friends do you most admire?

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Episode 75 - Title Insurance

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:29:44 +0000

If you've purchased a home, you may never have given a second thought to your title insurance policy, but there are a few reasons you may want to revisit it. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a few of the things she learned about title insurance while listening to Is That Even Legal? another excellent podcast by Attorney Bob Sewell.

Episode 74 - 6 Mistakes When Choosing an (Estate Planning) Attorney

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:50:33 +0000

Far too often families settle for a less than satisfying experience with their lawyer because they think that’s all that’s available – well, here’s the great news, it’s not! Listen in as your host, Becky Easton, discusses 6 mistakes to avoid when choosing an attorney (an estate planning attorney in particular) and how you can avoid them.

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Episode 73 - 4 Strategies to Protect Your Assets

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Asset protection planning isn’t something you can put off until something happens. Once you are under threat of a lawsuit, it’s likely too late. Today, your host Becky Easton discusses 4 strategies to protect your assets, which may be even more important for a family of modest means than you may think.

Episode 72 - Celebrities Don't Always Leave a Will, But You Should

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

It’s easy to assume that the wealthiest among us have all their ducks in a row, but it’s hard to judge someone—even a celebrity—for neglecting something like the creation of a will as it can seem like an unnecessary and morbid task. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a few of the important reasons to have a will in place whether you have Prince-type money or not.

Episode 71 - Saving Big Money on Your 2022 Taxes - Part 2

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

When you first realize that your biggest personal and business expense—bar none—is taxes, it can come as quite a shock. Seeing so much of your hard-earned money wind up in the government’s hands can feel like a shakedown. That said, focusing a relatively small amount of time and effort into strategically reducing your taxes can pay major dividends. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses how developing a strong LIFT (legal, insurance, finance, and tax) foundation to develop and implement creative tax strategies that can save your company big money on taxes.

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Episode 70 - Is Your Estate Plan Up-to-Date?

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

This year, Estate Planning Awareness Week runs from October 17th to 23rd, and while you almost surely understand the importance of creating an estate plan, you may not know that keeping your plan current is every bit as important as creating a plan to begin with. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a few of the life events that necessitate an immediate review of your estate plan.

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Episode 69 - Meditating on Spirituality

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? What values do you hold or experiences have you had that you would want to share with others? Pull out a journal and listen in as your host, Becky Easton leads you through a few moments considering these exact questions.

Episode 68 - What Makes a Good Listener?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Chances are you think you’re a good listener. People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average. But what actually makes a good listener? Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a 2016 Harvard Business Journal Article identifying 4 main findings answering just that question.

Episode 67 - Giving Yourself Grace

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Today, technical glitches aside, your host, Becky Easton reflects on giving yourself more grace and loving yourself. Try it on this week and see how it feels.

Episode 66 - 5 Valuable Traits a Child Can Learn from Working Parents

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0000

Working parents sometimes feel that they are doing their children a disservice. Sure, you bring home a paycheck that benefits your children, but you may miss their activities and other aspects of their daily lives.Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses the opportunities your jobs provide for your children to learn many other life skills.

Episode 65 - A Tragic Story...That's All Too Common

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Family doesn't have to fight after an accident, but all too often, that's what happens, and then a young child is set to receive an inheritance outright at 18. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses what can happen without planning when tragedy strikes your typical date night.

Episode 64 - Saving Big Money on Your 2022 Taxes

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:45:00 +0000

When you first realize that your biggest personal and business expense—bar none—is taxes, it can come as quite a shock. Seeing so much of your hard-earned money wind up in the government’s hands can feel like a shakedown. That said, focusing a relatively small amount of time and effort into strategically reducing your taxes can pay major dividends. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton starts the conversation on how to save on your 2022 taxes.

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Episode 63 - 5 Smart Ways to Pay for Your Funeral Bill

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:45:00 +0000

With the cost of a funeral averaging between $7,000 and $12,000 and steadily increasing each year, at the very least your estate plan should include enough money to cover this final expense. And if you are thinking of simply setting aside money in your will to cover your funeral expenses, you should seriously reconsider, as paying for your funeral through your will can create unnecessary burdens for your loved ones. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 smart ways to pay for this last expense.

Episode 62 - Meditation on Monday

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:45:00 +0000

On Mondays we ask you to join us in thinking about your personal capital and how your values shape you, all while stopping for a few moments to breathe in life. Join your host Becky Easton to ponder where you are from, one person making a difference, and finances.

Episode 61 - More Fun, Random Facts

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Random fun facts can break the ice, spark a conversation, and blow your mind. Today, your host, Becky Easton pulls up a few from Reader's Digest. (rd.com)

Episode 60 - 3 Benefits of Conscious Divorce

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow put Conscious Uncoupling on the radar when she and Chris Martin split, and since then, the term has been used extensively to describe what was previously called "amicable divorce." Listen in as your host discusses 3 benefits of a conscious divorce over a contentious divorce.

Episode 59 - 5 Questions to Ask Before Gifting Assets

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Gifting assets can be a useful estate planning tool if you need to reduce your estate tax bill or for long-term care planning purposes. However, you need to be sure that your gift does not cause any unforeseen problems for you or the person receiving your gift. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 questions to ask yourself before you gift assets this year.

Episode 58 - Even Well-Intentioned Planning Can Fail

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Estate Planning isn't a set-it-and-forget-it, one time deal. What made sense when you set your plan up may not be what makes sense now, and without reviewing your plan periodically, best case, your plan will be out dated, and worst case, your plan will fail. Listen in as your host Becky Easton discusses how her own grandmother's planning went awry and how you can avoid the same.

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Episode 57 - 8 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Business

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:16:39 +0000

As you are thinking of starting your own business, you’ll need to get clear on a number of issues to ensure both you and your operation are properly positioned for success. Oftentimes, aspiring entrepreneurs jump headfirst into business ownership, with false expectations of what it takes to run a successful business, and they quickly find that the reality of owning a business is not at all like they thought. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 8 questions to ask yourself before you start your own business.

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Episode 56 - Discussing Anne Heche's Estate...Part 2

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:50:06 +0000

Celebrities don’t just entertain us, they educate us, too. Regardless of your financial status, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is something every adult should take care of immediately, especially if you have children. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton continues the discussion around Anne Heche’s tragic, too-soon passing. You never know when tragedy may strike, and with Life & Legacy Planning, you can save your family needless conflict, expense, and even embarrassing, unnecessary public exposure.

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Episode 55 - 5 Ways Meditation Improves Your Life

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:44:07 +0000

Slowing down, just for a moment can have a great impact on your life. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 ways meditation can improve your life, then invites you to breathe with her for 2 minutes.

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-meditation-can-improve-your-life-and-make-you-happier/

Episode 54 - Special Needs Planning

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:45:00 +0000

The laws for leaving assets to children with special needs vary across the states, and it's critical to ensure you do not disqualify them for governmental benefits. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 10 steps to Special Needs Planning.

Episode 53 - Find Your Tribe

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:45:00 +0000

It takes a village doesn't end at 18.

Inspired by The Fabulous app, your host, Becky Easton, discusses the idea of finding your tribe. The Stoic philosopher Epictetus said, "the key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

Episode 52 - 5 Things to Find on IRS.gov (Besides Tax Filing Info)

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:45:00 +0000

Many people know IRS.gov has the latest filing info and tax forms, but they may not be aware that it also has a wide range of other tax-related topics. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses five things people can find on IRS.gov besides filing info.

Episode 51 - Estate Planning Best Practices Learned from Celebrity Deaths

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Listen in as your host Becky Easton discusses the importance of Estate Planning through the lens of some famous celebrity deaths. Forethought and follow up can keep your family out of court and out of conflict and failing to plan can be disastrous.

Episode 50 - 4 Financial Hacks to Kickstart Your Startup

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Getting a business off the ground can be challenging in so many ways, the most challenging being initial funding. Generating cash flow and keeping it going are the life blood of your operation. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses four financial hacks to help you get a running start.

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Episode 49 - Anne Heche Dies with Conflict Around Her Will

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +0000

Actress Anne Heche died in August following a tragic car accident and despite her family's initial beliefs that there was no will, her ex-boyfriend has now come forward saying he has a copy. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses the current situation and how it's likely to play out publicly.

Episode 48 - 3 Important Relationships

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:15:00 +0000

It's Monday everyone! Today your host, Becky Easton asks you to meditate on 3 of the most important relationships in your life and how they have impacted you.

Episode 47 - Life Insurance, 401Ks, and Updating Your Will, Oh My!

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today your host, Becky Easton, answers three of the common questions she hears from clients. How do I know how much life insurance to have? Can't I just leave my 401K to my minor children? And If I move to another state, do I need to update my will?

Episode 46 - If You're New Around Here, Welcome!

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:51:57 +0000

A month and a half in already! Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a bit about her background in deciding to go to law school and ultimately open her own firm. If you're new around here, welcome!

Episode 45 - 5 Fast & Furious Estate Planning Lessons from Paul Walker's Estate

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:52:23 +0000

Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, died tragically in a high speed car accident in Los Angeles in 2013. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 estate planning lessons to be learned from the settling of his estate.

Episode 44 - The Story of Sara and Carlos (With Planning!)

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:23:42 +0000

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton reads an excerpt from Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents, the bestselling book by nationally-recognized lawyer for parents, and Becky's mentor, Alexis Martin Neely. And this time we're choosing the path of planning!

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Episode 43 - Best Practices to Keep Your LLC's Liability Protection Intact

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Although the administrative requirements for an LLC are far less complex than those for a corporation, you’ll still need to abide by some operational guidelines if you want to maintain your personal liability protection. If you fail to adhere to these formalities, a court could remove the protective barrier shielding your personal assets, known as "piercing the veil" leaving you personally liable to creditors.

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 best practices to maintaining the liability protection between you and your business.

Episode 42 - Explaining President Biden's Student Debt Relief

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

This August, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced a three-part plan to help low and middle-income families deal with the increasingly burdensome cost of paying for college, while also making the student loan system more efficient and easier for borrowers to manage. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses the most dramatic aspect of the plan, Student Loan Cancellation.

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Episode 41 - 9 Types of Meditation

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:45:00 +0000

There is no wrong way to meditate, and whether you're looking to train your focus, or build up a stronger spiritual relationship, there's a meditation practice for you. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 9 types of meditation, as originally printed on Healthline.com

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation

Episode 40 - How Can You Avoid Probate?

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Dovetailing on yesterday's episode detailing the process of probate, your host Becky Easton discusses some of the action you can take to keep your family out of court and out of conflict.

Episode 39 - What is Probate?

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

What happens when you die? Not to you, but to your stuff? Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses the basic process of probate, and come back tomorrow to learn about how you can avoid it with intentional and thoughtful estate planning.

Episode 38 - Random Fun Facts

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Random fun facts can break the ice, spark a conversation, and blow your mind. Today, your host, Becky Easton pulls up a few from Reader's Digest. (rd.com)

Episode 37 - The Story of Sara and Carlos (No Planning)

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

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Episode 36 - Separating Yourself from Your Business

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:45:00 +0000

When you run your own business, oftentimes one of the most confusing aspects of the job, especially if you are new to the experience, is understanding how to separate yourself from your business. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton offers a big-picture overview of why this issue is so important.

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Episode 35 - Avoiding Capital Gains with a Charitable Remainder Trust

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Would you rather pay taxes and send your hard-earned money to the government, or use that same money to provide yourself with a lifetime of income and support your favorite charity at the same time? Listen in as your host, Becky Easton talks about utilizing charitable remainder trusts to avoid capital gains tax when you sell a property.

Episode 34 - Pondering Life with Meditation

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Meditation on Monday - If today were your last day on earth, would you still want to be doing whatever it is you are doing today? Join your host Becky Easton to ponder this question during a two minute meditation.

Episode 33 - 4 Reasons Why You Should Never Cut Corners With Your Legal Agreements

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Running a business is a huge responsibility and if you haven't given thought and intention to your agreements, you're setting yourself up for trouble. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses four reasons you shouldn't cut corners.

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Episode 32 - 6 Tips for Talking to a Loved One About Estate Planning

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:02:42 +0000

No one wants to talk about death, especially when it's the death of a loved one. However, having these difficult conversations can be integral in keeping your family out of court and out of conflict. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton recounts 6 tips from a 2012 Forbes.com article that are as pertinent today as ever

Episode 31 - Protecting Yourself From a Nightmare Conservatorship Like Britney Spears's

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Rep. Lori Trahan said it best when she told Politico "If this could happen to someone who is as famous as Britney Spears, I mean, think about what's happening to regular Americans. We need to pull back the curtain on this." Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses how you can protect yourself and your family from enduring an abusive conservatorship or guardianship like Britney's.

Episode 30 - Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Though we planned to bring you more on Britney Spears's nightmare 13-year conservatorship, but with the news of the Queen's passing today, your host Becky Easton chooses to remember the Queen, sharing the Crown's plan for the next 10 days.

Episode 29 - The Nightmare Conservatorship of Britney Spears

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:54:30 +0000

Since the age of 16, Britney Spears has been one of the world’s most famous and beloved pop stars. Yet despite her massive fame and fortune, Britney, who is now 40, has only just gained full control over her own life because she was living under a conservatorship for 13 years. Listen in to this episode and episode 30 as your host, Becky Easton discusses Britney's conservatorship and how you can avoid having someone you wouldn't choose selected to make decisions for you.

Episode 28 - ISO Young Farmers

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Reading through an edition of the Arizona Attorney Daily 5, your host Becky Easton came across an interesting article about the barriers to entry for young farmers, and how congress is trying to make some changes.

Read the article here: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/01/1120100449/farm-bill-not-enough-young-farmers-congress

Episode 27 - 7 Must-Do's when Naming Guardians

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

It is so important to take action to protect your underage children in the event you are unable to care for them, even temporarily. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 7 must-do's when it comes to naming guardians for your children.

Take the first step today by going to eastonlaw.kidsprotectionplan.com

Episode 26 - Protecting Aging Loved Ones from Undue Influence

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Following a death, close family members are sometimes surprised to learn that estate plans were changed shortly prior to their loved one's passing. While it’s not always the case, in some situations this can mean your loved one was taken advantage of by a bad actor. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses undue influence and some of the common red flags to look out for.

Episode 25 - Business Entity Myths

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:15:00 +0000

Setting up the right legal structure for your business may seem like a boring detail, but it may be one of the most critical decisions you can make as a business owner.

Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 4 of the most popular myths about business entities and how you can avoid falling for them.

Episode 24 - National Suicide Prevention Month

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and according to the most recent CDC.gov statistics, nearly 46,000 people committed suicide in 2020. That's 1 person every 11 minutes. Tune in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 988, the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number as well as some additional resources to help yourself or someone else who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

988lifeline.org

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Episode 23 - Tips for Being a Better Person

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:53:34 +0000

Personal Growth and Development has been a...hobby? of your host, Becky Easton for the last 8-10 years. Who doesn't want to be a better person, right? Listen in as she discusses 12 Actions You can Take to be a Better Person and a Better Leader found in a 2018 Entrepreneur.com article.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/316800

Episode 22 - Work It Wednesday

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Our neighborhood Facebook page allows you to post about your business once a week, on Wednesdays, and it's been dubbed "Work It Wednesdays" In honor of this #workitwednesday, your host, Becky Easton re-introduces herself and the podcast.

Episode 21 - Protect Your Furry Family with a Pet Trust

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Most people consider their furry and feathered friends a part of the family, so ensuring your pets receive the love and care they deserve if you are no longer around should be a priority. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses creating a pet trust.

Episode 20 - Protecting your assets from natural disasters.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Protecting your assets from natural disasters. Natural disasters are becoming fiercer and more prevalent and your homeowners insurance policy may not be enough to protect you from loss. Listen in as your host Becky Easton discusses coverages related to the most common natural disasters and what to look for in your own policies.

Episode 19 - How do You Want to be Remembered?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

How do you want to be remembered?

Among the benefits of intentional and thoughtful estate planning is the opportunity to plan not only how you would like to be remembered, but also how you would like to create a lasting memory at the end of your life. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton talks about making memories while on the road with the show in Disneyland.

Episode 18 - How Do I Choose a Guardian?

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

How do I choose a guardian?

One of the most frequent questions from clients with minor children is how to decide on who to name as a guardian. Your host, Becky Easton briefly discusses a few of the factors to consider when making this choice.

Episode 17 - What a Will Doesn't Do for You

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

What a Will doesn't do for you. We’re in the last few days of National Make-a-Will Month, and while having a will is important, for most people, creating a Will is just one small part of an effective estate plan. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses a few of the things a Will DOES NOT do for you.

Episode 16 - Estate Planning for LGBTQ Families

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Estate Planning for LGBTQ Families

Whether you are married or in a committed relationship, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it's about planning for life. It's the way to ensure your beloved will be protected and provided for in the event of your death or incapacity. Listen in to hear your host, Becky Easton discuss why estate planning is even more critical if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Episode 15 - Gratitude

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:15:00 +0000

Gratitude.

In the words of the wise Oprah Winfrey “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” Taking the show on the road this week, your host Becky Easton talks about an attitude of gratitude on today's episode.

Episode 14 - Safeguarding Your Business Against Wrongful Termination Suits

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Safeguarding Your Business Against Wrongful Termination Suits

Nearly 1 in 5 business owners will be sued at some point, and suits filed by employees are among the top. Listen in as your host, Becky Easton discusses 5 ways you can safeguard your business, both to prevent suits as well as bolster your defense in the event you are sued.

Episode 13 - When to Review Your Business Insurance

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

When to review your business insurance.

Putting in place the right types and amounts of business insurance is a key part of your company’s risk-mitigation and asset-protection foundation. However, like other foundational business systems, if your business insurance isn’t regularly reviewed and updated as your operation grows, your coverage can prove inadequate, putting your business at serious risk in the event you are hit with a lawsuit, judgment, or an unforeseen accident or disaster. Your host, Becky Easton discusses five common reasons you should review your coverage sooner rather than later.

Episode 12 - What Does a Will Do for You?

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

It's Make-A-Will Month! What does a will do for you anyway?

Do you have a will? If not, you are actually in the majority, according to a 2022 survey by Caring.com. Tune in to hear your host Becky Easton talk about 4 things a will does for you and why you want to have one.

Need to name guardians for your kiddos? eastonlaw.kidsprotectionplan.com

Want a free copy of Wear Clean Underwear: A Fast, Fun, Friendly, and Essential Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents? bit.ly/elwcubook

Episode 11 - A Slight Shift

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:30:00 +0000

A slight shift.

That's fascinating! Listen to your host Becky Easton talk about one little shift she made that is completely changing her outlook on life.

Episode 10 - DIY Planning Gone Wrong

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

DIY Planning Gone Wrong

While there are a number of things you can do yourself when it comes to estate planning, there are just as many, if not more times that you should actually be working with an attorney – someone who can give you actual legal advice about your decisions. Today, your host, Becky Easton discusses a few of the DIY planning horror stories she’s encountered. Buyer beware, the cheapest is almost never the best…

Head over to bit.ly/elplanreview to review your current plan and find other resources mentioned at bit.ly/eastonlawlinks

Episode 9 - Saving for College, Part 2

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Saving for College – Education Trusts

Whether you have children or grandchildren you love and hope to support as they further their education, there are a variety of ways to save from plain old money in the bank, to tax deferred methods like 529s or Education Savings Accounts, to irrevocable Education Trusts. Piggybacking on yesterday's episode our host, Becky Easton continues to discuss the differences and helps you consider which may be best for your family.

Episode 8 - Saving for College, Part 1

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0000

Saving for College – 529s and ESAs

Whether you have children or grandchildren you love and hope to support as they further their education, there are a variety of ways to save from plain old money in the bank, to tax deferred methods like 529s or Education Savings Accounts, to irrevocable Education Trusts. Your host, Becky Easton discusses the differences and helps you consider which may be best for your family.

Episode 7 - Legally Amusing

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

Legally Amusing

The practice of law isn't all seriousness and penalties. Sometimes some truly amusing things happen, and today, your host, Becky Easton tells the story of a candidate who didn't read all the rules.

Credit to Tim Eigo and The Arizona Attorney Daily 5 and originally reported in The San Francisco Standard.

Episode 6 - All About Eastmark

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

All about Eastmark

Every neighborhood is a little bit different and there's definitely something special in the water out in Eastmark. Located in East Mesa, Arizona, Eastmark is a Heart and Hub of the East Valley. Everything about the development of this community has been intentional and well thought out, from the winding streets that make it more difficult for people to get out quickly, thus lowering potential crime, to the intentional development of leaders within the community who will ultimately (and soon) take over running the board of directors.

Your host, Becky Easton, talks about the path that led her and her husband to building in Eastmark and how it has forever impacted and changed the trajectory of their lives. Learn more about this amazing community at Eastmark.com

Episode 5 - Preparing a Personal Resource Map

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:15:00 +0000

Preparing a Personal Resource Map

One of many reasons there are BILLIONS of dollars sitting in state departments of Unclaimed Property across the US is that families and loved ones simply couldn’t locate assets. They didn’t know what they should be looking for or where to look for it. One way to ensure none of your assets are lost is by keeping an up to date inventory of your accounts and major assets. Your host Becky Easton talks through the importance of preparing an inventory and how her firm, Easton Law helps you prepare through your pre-planning session homework. She refers you to search for your own unclaimed property at missingmoney.com and invites you to watch a training by her mentor, Ali Katz at bit.ly/eastonlawprm and to get further information from the Easton Law links page at bit.ly/eastonlawlinks

If you are in Arizona or Colorado and find that this is something you’d like to discuss further, you can hop on my calendar for a 15-minute call by calling my front desk at 480-999-4455, or going directly to bit.ly/calleastonlaw. And if you’re not in Arizona or Colorado, you can find a Personal Family Lawyer near you by going to personalfamilylawyer.com

Episode 4 - Planning for Your College-Age Kid

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

Planning for your college-age kid. Estate Planning is probably not on any college-age kid's mind, but as soon as they turn 18, as a parent, you lose some of the automatic decision making authority you had when they were underage. Listen in as your host Becky Easton discusses the importance of a Medical Power Of Attorney, a Living Will, and a Durable Financial Power of Attorney.

Episode 3 - 6 Essential Strategies for Starting a New Business

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

In 2021, 5.4 million new businesses were started, according to the US Business Formation Statistics, and over 1.26 million applications were filed in the first three months of 2022. The actual mechanics of starting a business may be (or at least seem to be) easy, but there are many facets to consider. In this episode, your host Becky Easton discusses six essential strategies for starting a new business.

Episode 2 - Developing a Personal Manifesto

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:05:00 +0000

Do you have a personal manifesto, or a list of rules to live by? I'm not just talking about the 10 Commandments or the 4 Agreements, but something more personal and tailored to you? Your host, Becky Easton discusses how she established her personal manifesto and the stories behind each statement.

Music: Monsieur Miaow by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 2 - Avoiding Lost Time, Money, and Heartache from Poor Planning

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0000

The time, money, and heartache lost when you don't make a plan can tear families apart. No one likes to think or talk about death, but it's definitely going to happen. Today, your host Becky Easton discusses some of the things that can happen when you fail to make a plan, and sometimes even when you do.

Music: Monsieur Miaow by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Family Wealth and Other Musings - Getting Started

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:06:02 +0000

I'm Becky Easton. Personal Family Lawyer licensed in Arizona and Colorado (not your lawyer though, unless we have a signed agreement). Something has been nudging me to do a podcast lately, so here we are! I'll introduce myself in this episode and give you an idea of the format.

Music: Monsieur Miaow by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com