We're Growing Up Fast
We're Growing Up Fast
Podcast Description
We're Growing Up Fast is a conversation series about the skills we need in adulthood. Whether it's personally, professionally, or financially - learn and grow from real people who are deploying this stuff in the real world and will share what you need to know to do better.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers key topics like health awareness, social media strategies, niche specialization, and effective communication; for instance, episode #4 emphasizes health habits with expert Nick Sienkiewicz, while episode #3 explores personal branding on social media with Jon Oustaev, showcasing practical guidance for young adults in various life areas.
The Long Game is a show about money, planning, and the lifestyle you actually want to live. Hosted by Ryan Coburn, a financial strategist who believes money only matters when it’s used with intention, this podcast shares real conversations, personal stories, and reflections to help you connect your finances to your values — so you can live more on purpose, and less on autopilot.
Summary
In this conversation, Lindsey Donohue discusses the importance of estate planning, particularly for families with children. She shares her journey into estate law, emphasizing the significance of wills, trusts, and the probate process. Lindsey highlights the necessity of guardianship planning for children and the importance of updating estate plans as life circumstances change. She also addresses the unique challenges faced by blended families and young adults, and the implications of estate planning for business owners. The conversation concludes with personal insights and the importance of making estate planning accessible and understandable for everyone.
Takeaways
- Estate planning is crucial for families, especially those with children.
- Wills and trusts help manage assets and ensure proper distribution after death.
- Guardianship planning is essential to choose who will raise your children if needed.
- Updating estate plans is necessary as life circumstances change.
- Business owners should consider estate planning to ensure smooth transitions.
- Probate can be a lengthy and complicated process without proper planning.
- Blended families face unique challenges in estate planning that need to be addressed.
- Young adults should have estate plans in place as they reach adulthood.
- Many people mistakenly believe estate planning is only for the wealthy.
- Estate planning should be seen as a necessary step for everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Estate Planning and Its Importance
01:15 Lindsey's Journey into Estate Law
04:11 Understanding Wills, Trusts, and Probate
07:10 The Importance of Guardianship in Estate Planning
10:13 Updating Estate Plans: When and Why?
13:09 The Role of Estate Planning for Business Owners
16:06 The Challenges of Probate and Its Implications
19:10 Advanced Directives and Young Adults
22:16 Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning
24:55 The Impact of Estate Planning on Blended Families
27:41 Fun Aspects of Estate Planning
30:19 Personal Insights and Closing Thoughts
33:44 16×9.mp4
33:54 Lindsey Donohue Disclosure .mp4
Keywords
estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, guardianship, estate law, family law, financial planning, blended families, business estate planning
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