Legacy Planning

If You Only Knew...(Rebroadcast)

As our wisdom grows so does our passionate desire to impart this wisdom on our loved ones. After all, I think most of our wisdom was gained by some hard knocks with good stories behind them. If we are sitting here one year from today, reflecting on the last twelve months, what did you do different over that time period? What were the outcomes? Can you say you lived Life on purpose?

Your Digital Legacy

The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time for someone. And not knowing the details associated with their loved one’s digital legacy can make an already challenging time potentially more difficult and more expensive. Kate Hufnagel, The Digital Wrangler, joins us this week to share some tips.

Family Support Checklist (Rebroadcast)

As a life planning firm, it is our mission to help you take the essential steps needed to face each of life’s stages with confidence and clarity. We were asked if we could compile a list of the things that need to be addressed on every level when you find it necessary to assume physical, emotional, and financial responsibility for your parents.

IRAs and Estate Planning

In the spirit of Estate Planning Awareness Month, you need to be aware of the implications of your retirement dollars when you die. And…if you don’t like it, there still may be time to do something about it. Just don’t wait until it’s too late.

Are You Prepared for the Estate Tax Sunset?

We were honored to have tax attorney Kyle Post join us this week as our guest. Kyle discusses some of the changes we may have coming our way after the election in regards to your estate and taxes. You don’t want to miss this.

Your Will is Not Enough (Rebroadcast)

While it may sound like the title of a James Bond movie, you need to ask yourself: Is your will alone enough to keep your estate from going through probate when you die? We’re talking legacy planning on this week’s episode. We give you 3 questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your estate.

Tax Reform Sunset on the Horizon

Can you hear it? It’s those two, ominous notes from the movie Jaws to let you know we are drawing nearer and nearer to the almost inevitable…the sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. This could mean that higher income taxes and estate taxes are headed your way.

Have You Outgrown Your Advisor?

I believe one of the hardest things to do is find the “right fit” advisor for you and your family. Because of this, I thought I might take a minute to educate you a little about our industry.

My Farm & Ranch - Transitioning and Retirement Planning

If you haven’t thought about your own legacy, please do. In order to help you get off on the right foot, here are some things to consider. We call it the “Who, What, When, How, Sam and Plan Approach.

The Griever's To-Do List (Rebroadcast)

Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

Do You Have a Checkbox Mentality?

I was honored to sit down with the Real Wealth Podcast to talk about the struggles with long-term care in the United States, how grief heightens temperament, and how having a plan isn’t enough. You don't want to miss this week's episode.

Dementia Care and the GEMS State Model (Rebroadcast)

We're honored to have Lisa Hunter join us this week on our show. Lisa shares with us the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care and information about the GEMS State Model. You don't want to miss this!