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Death. It's our last taboo. But if we don't start thinking about it, we can leave a mess behind. Join estate planning attorney, Jennifer Gumbel, to learn how to leave An Organized (after)Life. Find more information on www.anorganizedafterlife.com

Jennifer Gumbel


    • May 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    S5 E12: Cynicism Kills Your Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 10:38


    In the final Episode of Season 5, Jen a common attitude that will suck your ability to make good legacy, cynicism.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S5 E11: Do You Need a Will or a Trust?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 11:52


    How can you know if you need a will or a trust? In Episode 11, Jen explains what these documents do, why it's not an either/or question and what really determines if you need a probate.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S5 E10: Good Legacy in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 11:27


    President Zelenskyy and Ukraine is capturing the imagination of Americans of all political stripes. A reason is that we see the difference between chasing a mirage of legacy and making good legacy. In Episode 9, Jen talks about how good legacy is being made in Ukraine.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E9: Good Legacy Soundtrack - Ghost, Justin Bieber

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 10:35


    Justin Bieber lyrics have something to say about making Good Legacy. In Episode 8, Jen talks about the lyrics to Ghost and the truth they say about the legacy you're making.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Listen to the Good Legacy playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Vc47YXsaSGnqfd9avcBYo?si=7d9ede96f1054654

    S5 E8: A Lie That Cheats - That You Have Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 9:51


    We tell ourselves a lie. That we have time. In Episode 8, Jen talks about how the belief that we have time to get around to estate planning causes scrambling and a legal mess.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S5 E7: What are the Estate Planning Documents "You Need"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 14:01


    You're told you need lots of estate planning documents, but what are these things? What do they do? In Episode 7, Jen defines the common documents in a typical estate plan and talks about the important category of documents you need that most people don't tell you about; those that get you financially organized.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S5 E6: Six Day Organizational Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 10:32


    Episode Six invites you to begin financial organization by joining the 6 Day Challenge.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/jengumbel/, and Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/organizedafterlife, and get a free pdf checklist delivered to your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/f173064ebb55/rfamdmmqysGood Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E5: A Misconception That Will Leave a Mess - That a Will Avoids Probate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 12:44


    Episode Five covers a common misconception that cause many to leave a mess, that a will avoids probate.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, as she explains what probate is, what a will does and why a will does not avoid probate.Learn more misconceptions at https://youtu.be/-AKunVJQ-M8 and get a free pdf delivered to your inbox, https://mailchi.mp/2065798a6252/59386b68poGood Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E4: Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning - Don't Make It About Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 10:19


    Episode Four is for for you if you're less worried about the to-do list you'll leave and more worried about the legal mess you'll be left cleaning up?If you think you'll be left with a mess you need to have a conversation. But this conversation won't go far it you make it about age.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, as she talks about to talk about estate planning with someone else and how to take the focus off of age.Learn more do's at https://youtu.be/VooaSA3a4Hk and get a free pdf delivered to your inbox, https://mailchi.mp/768b4589e403/6mz4ux58jrGood Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E3: The Single, Most Important Factor in Naming a Guardian for Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 10:02


    Episode Three is for the parents out there who know they should get an estate plan done so their kids aren't stuck in a mess, but they're stuck on the most important question. Who should care for their kids if they can't?Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, as she talks about the most important factor in naming a guardian for your kids.Learn more factors at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U_mZsZxQ6I&t=310s and get a free pdf delivered to your inbox, https://mailchi.mp/1c4ae40bf79e/four-factors-to-consider-when-selecting-your-guardianGood Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E2: Why I Created Your Organized (after)Life Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 8:38


    In the second episode of Season Five, Jen talks about why she created Your Organized (after)Life Workshop.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, as she talks about how effective estate planning prevents a legal scramble at times when you and the people you love will least be able to do so. She talks about how important, but accessible, understanding how estate planning works is and how to get started.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S5 E1: Open Handed Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 12:38


    In the first episode of Season Five, Jen talks about a defining characteristic of good legacy, open-handedness.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to consider how to avoid the mirage of legacy of competitiveness and the good legacy found in open-handedness.Check out Mercury Mosaics and Construction 2 Style on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/mercurymosaics/https://www.instagram.com/construction2style/Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S4 E12: Val

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 9:35


    For the Finale Episode of Season Four, Jen highlights the documentary, Val, that challenges us to rethink what society says makes legacy and shares her own brush with Hollywood.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to consider how our society focuses on the wrong marks of legacy and can miss what good legacy can be.Find the documentary about Val Kilmer streaming on Amazon Prime, https://www.amazon.com/Val-Kilmer/dp/B09888KKZK.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S4 Ep 11: The Biggest Factor in Whether You Will Leave a Legal Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 7:59


    You know that legal documents, like wills and trusts, are part of an estate plan. But the single biggest factor on whether or not you leave a manageable to-do list isn't a legal document. People with great legal documents can still leave a legal mess.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to learn about this important but often missed step in having an effective estate plan, that you can do COMPLETELY ON YOUR OWN.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Join Jen over on Instagram for the Six Day Challenge, https://www.instagram.com/jengumbel/ and download the free PDF, https://mailchi.mp/f173064ebb55/rfamdmmqys

    S4 E10: Talking About Estate Planning is Not a Single Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 8:48


    Instead of the legal to-do list you'll leave behind, you might be more concerned about the legal to-do list you'll be stuck cleaning up, like your parents'. You need to have a conversation.Just like the "sex talk", planning a for a single conversation to cover it all, usually doesn't work out too well. Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to learn about how to approach this uncomfortable conversation.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online, at-your-pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to-do list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Learn more do's and don'ts when talking to your parents about estate planning, https://youtu.be/VooaSA3a4Hk and download the free PDF, https://mailchi.mp/91f7020b0ae7/hjsd8k6hb3Learn more about Birds & Bees at https://www.instagram.com/birds__bees/

    S4 E9: Naming a Guardian is Not Giving a Merit Badge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 10:13


    Almost every parent knows they should do an estate plan, so that if something happens to them, they've said who should take care of their kids. But lots of parents never do an estate plan because they can't figure out who to name as guardian. Either there's lots of great options or there isn't a perfect one.One common hang up, is thinking about what the adults will think of your choice. Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to talk about how to put your kids first in this important decision.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Learn more factors to consider when selecting a guardian, https://youtu.be/4U_mZsZxQ6I and download the free PDF, https://mailchi.mp/1c4ae40bf79e/four-factors-to-consider-when-selecting-your-guardian

    S4 E8: A Misconception That Causes A Mess- A Will Governs Everything You Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 9:53


    Lots of people don't understand how the legal stuff works after someone dies. One common misconception is that a will governs what happens to everything you leave. This is one misconception that will cause a mess. Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to learn why a will does not govern everything you leave.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Learn more Misconceptions That Cause A Mess, https://youtu.be/-AKunVJQ-M8 and download the free PDF, https://mailchi.mp/2065798a6252/59386b68po

    S4 E7: How to Help a Griever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 9:21


    A lot of us aren't great at helping grieving people. I think this is because we've avoided thinking about our mortality, that we end up working out our weirdness about it on people who need our help. Here are suggestions on how to help a griever.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/Listen to the Good Legacy playlist on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Vc47YXsaSGnqfd9avcBYo?si=8ee9a40a79ba4405

    S4 E6: Why Does Something Go To Probate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 10:30


    A common question is "why does something go to probate?" Whether you're looking to avoid leaving a mess, dealing with a mess or just wondering why that real estate isn't on the market yet, join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to learn why probate happens.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S4 E5: A Lie That Cheats - You Have Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 9:56


    There is a lie that is prevalent in our American culture, that we have time and our death is something that can come on our terms. Sounds silly, but I see it time and time again.This lie does us a disservice and ultimately, leads to a legal scramble and can cheat our legacy.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S4 E4: Girl Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 9:28


    One of my dad's legacies, besides being a Minnesota Vikings' fan, was being a girl dad. Being a "girl dad" is an example of legacy parenting versus snowplow parenting in the context of youth sports. Listen to discover an example of legacy parenting. Have kids? You need an estate plan and you probably know that includes saying who should parent your kids if something happens to you. If you're stuck on answering who that person should be, don't give up! Lots of people are stuck on this question. That's why I've made a video walking you through the factors I walk clients through to help them figure it out. https://youtu.be/4U_mZsZxQ6IGet a PDF of the factors, https://mailchi.mp/1c4ae40bf79e/four-factors-to-consider-when-selecting-your-guardianGood Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

    S4 E3: What Estate Planning Do I Need?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 9:28


    An extremely common question is "what estate planning do I need?" Am I fine with a will? What about a trust? First it's important to understand what estate planning is. It's a strategy to reduce the legal issues that will come up when you die and if you become incapacitated. A strategy is more than documents, but it takes the right documents to set that strategy in place. Effective estate planning also takes financial organization. That means coordinating your assets to follow the plan.Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S4 E2: My Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 8:30


    I don't sound like your typical lawyer. Because my industry isn't great at equipping you to actually leave a manageable to-do list and I know you are capable of doing so. Here's my story. This is how I know that you are capable of leaving good legacy and how failure to have an effective estate plan will interfere with yours.Find out more about me here: https://organizedafterlife.com/about-jen-gumbel/Looking for a speaker to talk to your audience about legacy? Contact me. https://organizedafterlife.com/speaking/Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight-session, online, at-your-pace workshop, where I teach you what you need to know and walk you through the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to-do list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S4 E1: Good Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 8:34


    Our culture tends to perpetuate myths about legacy. Like that the only way to leave a mark is through your money. Or maybe your notoriety or influence or followers.But legacy isn't reserved to only those with money and platforms and having those is no guarantee of leaving good legacy.Join me as I discuss what your good legacy can be.Read more about good legacy here, https://organizedafterlife.com/what-will-be-your-legacy/Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a free quiz to learn your barrier and get a prompt to help you overcome it, https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S4 Bonus: CRT and Memory Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 15:25


    Critical Race Theory is the debate of the day and lots of adults want to dispense with memory culture. But that would be a mistake. Giving our kids a false sense of historical infallibility is handing them a legacy suck. Listen to learn the importance of memory culture.Hear more about the German idea of memory culture in a bonus episode from Season 3. https://www.spreaker.com/user/jgumbel/george-floydListen to Jasmine Bradshaw's episode on Critical Race Theory in School on her podcast, First Name Basis. http://firstnamebasis.org/critical-race-theory-in-school/ Follow Jasmine on Instagram, instagram.com/firstname.basis/A challenging and all around great soundtrack for memory culture in America is the Daybreak EP from Flame, https://open.spotify.com/album/7q1AIaKh9ra0z3CBqThtOK?si=rMBIRQuzT1qe3hUMPEthjw&dl_branch=1. Follow Flame on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Flame314Listen to my Spotify playlist, The American Dream, at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0l3M40lO4JRRMlkQHE0C4J What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a quiz to find out and get a free tool to help you move forward, delivered right to your inbox. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    Good Legacy Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 2:06


    Everyone has the ability to leave good legacy. You don't need money in the bank, an online platform, or celebrity status. But no one is guaranteed it, even with wealth or any of the rest it. You have to be thoughtful and keep a clear view of what's important. Practical issues, cultural hang-ups and widespread misconceptions can interfere with your legacy. Join Jen Gumbel, attorney and educator from Organized (after)Life, for practical tips and long-term perspective, all to inspire, equip and challenge you to leave good legacy.Learn more at organizedafterlife.com. Find out how to overcome what's stopping you from estate planning by taking a free quiz. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541Music by audionautix.com and edited by Jen.

    S3 E12: Financial Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 9:40


    People with legal documents can still leave a mess. An estate plan is a strategy to leave a manageable legal to-do list. Documents are important. They set up the plan. But it's financial organization that will determine whether or not your plan happens. You need to understand what you own and coordinate your assets to follow the plan.Don't have a plan? You will leave a mess. In Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, I teach you what you need to know and the steps you need to take to have a plan. Enroll now, http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/workshop/What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a quiz to find out and get a free tool to help you move forward, delivered right to your inbox. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S3 E11: Intestacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 7:58


    So what happens if you die without a will? The state is left to make a best guess based on your family tree. That works for some, but for a lot of people, failing to have a will leaves a mess.Don't have a plan? You will leave a mess. In Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, I teach you what you need to know and the steps you need to take to have a plan. Enroll now, http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/workshop/

    S3 E10: Prince - No Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 7:48


    Prince died without a will. That didn't determine whether or not there had to be a probate. What it does mean, is the the state is left to fill in the blanks, which may - or may not - have been what he wanted.Learn about what happens when you die without a will and how it's playing out in the Prince Estate.Learn more about leaving a manageable to-do list at anorganizedafterlife.comWhat's stopping you from estate planning? Take the quiz to find out and get a free step to overcome it. https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S3 E9: Memento Mori

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 7:50


    It's fairly common to want to avoid the reality you will die. Which can lead to a legal mess and get in the way your good legacy.Find out why this non-Catholic thinks you should adopt a Catholic practice and how remembering your mortality can help you create good legacy.Learn more about leaving a manageable to-do list at anorganizedafterlife.comWhat's stopping you from estate planning? Take the quiz to find out and get a free step to overcome it. https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

    S3 E8: Prince - No Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 7:25


    Prince made an incredibly common mistake. He didn't do an estate plan. An estate plan is thinking through the to-do list you'll leave and taking steps to make it manageable. If you avoid dealing with it, you're setting up a mess that others are stuck dealing with.Every adult needs an estate plan. But it can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? Take my quiz to find out your barrier and get matched with a free resource to get started. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5eeea830d72a6300141e38ad Find more resources at anorganizedafterlife.com

    S3 Bonus: What the Britney Conservatorship Means for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 8:04


    We're all talking about it, tweeting about it and googling it. Here's what you need to know about the Britney Conservatorship, her recent statement to the court and what it means for you.The most important thing you should know is that every adult needs an estate plan. Read more about the Britney Conservatorship here. http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/2021/06/30/what-the-britney-conservatorship-means-for-you/ Are you a little overwhelmed by the idea of estate planning? Start by taking the Quiz, https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5eeea830d72a6300141e38ad, to learn your barrier and get a free tool to help you get started.

    S3 E7: Flo Jo Estate and Storing Your Legal Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 8:18


    You can have great legal documents. But if no one can find them, you have a mess on your hands. That's what happened in Florence Griffith-Joyner Estate. Another celebrity estate that had a "normal people" problem.Legal documents are important. They set up a plan for the most efficient way for your legal issues to be addressed when you die. But you have to do more than simply sign a will or a trust. You have to be organized. You have to have your documents secure AND accessible to the people who need them. You also have to be financially organized. That means understanding what you own and coordinating your assets to follow the plan.Learn more about how proper estate planning is simply organization at anorganizedafterlife.com.

    S3 Bonus Cha-Cha-Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 4:10


    This year has brought a ton of changes to An Organized (after)Life, all to help you leave good legacy and a manageable to-do list. This podcast is no different. In Season Four, An Organized (after)Life will get a new name and new look to better represent all the topics we're covering.In the meantime, tune in to all new episodes for the remainder of Season 3, including episodes on the Prince Estate and the importance of financial organization. Enroll in Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an online, at your pace workshop were I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to-do list. Learn more at anorganizedafterlife.com/workshop

    S3 E6: Marlon Brando Estate and Matching Your Plan to Your Intent.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 7:21


    What happens to promises if they're not in the legal documents or addressed through assets? Well, you might set yourself up for a mess like the Marlon Brando Estate.On the Season 3 finale, I talk through how important it is that your intent, your legal documents and your assets match. This episode is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/workshop/

    S3 E5: Beneficiary Designations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 9:09


    What often creates a mess, even when someone had perfectly fine legal documents, is that some of your assets will transfer regardless of what your will or trust says. This episode, I talk about one type of transfer, through a beneficiary designation.This episode is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, on sale through the end of January, 2021. Learn more at http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/workshop/

    S3 E4: Michael Jackson Estate and Failure to Fund a Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 10:13


    Michael Jackson had a great strategy in place and the legal documents to set it up. But he left a mess because he didn't do financial organization. Financial organization is understanding what you have and coordinating your assets with your plan. Without this step, you can have great documents and still not leave a manageable to-do list.This episode is brought to you by my 6 Day Organizational Challenge, kicking off on January 17th, where I'll help you gather information to understand what you have. Join me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/jengumbel/, or Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/anorganizedafterlife.Get a PDF checklist when you join my newsletter, https://mailchi.mp/f173064ebb55/rfamdmmqys

    S3 Ep3 Barry White Estate and and When You Only Update Your Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 9:31


    Barry White was married. And then got a divorce. He might of updated his will, but that wasn't all he needed to update and it led to a big mess. It was a mess that could have been avoided with a little bit of organization.This episode is brought to you by the Six Day Organizational Challenge, kicking off January 17th. I'll show you how to begin the financial organization you need to no leave a mess. Join me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/anorganizedafterlife or Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/jengumbel/Grab a copy of the checklist when you sign up for the newsletter, https://mailchi.mp/f173064ebb55/rfamdmmqys

    S3 Ep2: Legacy Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 8:14


    Estate planning and probate attorneys get a front row seat to the lifetime effects of snowplow parenting. Here's the reality. You won't be around to clear the way forever. So begin now, to help your kids become adults that can fly on their own.

    S3 E1: Heath Ledger Estate and Updating Your Plan When You Have Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 11:46


    Celebrity estates have a ton to teach the rest of us. With the Heath Ledger estate, it's how important it is to update your plan when you have kids. If you're a parent, you need to have an estate plan.Get an Estate Planning Parent Checklist by signing up for An Organized (after)Life Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2ab56b43137a/ogdsqi4junEpisode Notes: http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/2020/12/26/heath-ledger-estate-updating-kids/

    Bonus Episode: Chadwick Boseman Estate and What It Means To Not Have a Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 12:33


    Chadwick Boseman died without a will. That's making a few headlines and a lot of the clickbait feeds into a common misconception... that a will prevents probate. But, that is very much not the case. In this bonus episode, I'll break down what it means to die without a will and what actually determines whether or not there's a probate. Watch for Season Three, coming in December.

    Bonus Episode: Chadwick Boseman Estate and What It Means To Not Have a Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 12:33


    Chadwick Boseman died without a will. That's making a few headlines and a lot of the clickbait feeds into a common misconception... that a will prevents probate. But, that is very much not the case. In this bonus episode, I'll break down what it means to die without a will and what actually determines whether or not there's a probate. Watch for Season Three, coming in December.

    COVID, Canoes, and Considering Your Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 11:13


    Our failure to number our days has made our society dysfunctional... and, oh boy, is COVID ever shining a light directly on our dysfunction.

    COVID, Canoes, and Considering Your Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 11:13


    Our failure to number our days has made our society dysfunctional... and, oh boy, is COVID ever shining a light directly on our dysfunction.

    Legacy, Vergangenheitsbewaeltigung, Corporate Repentance, and George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 15:27


    Legacy, Vergangenheitsbewaeltigung, Corporate Repentance, and George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 15:27


    S3 Unteaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 8:24


    COVID has everyone's to-do list town in a jumbled pile on the floor. My to-do list just happened to go into overdrive.

    S3 Unteaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 8:24


    COVID has everyone's to-do list town in a jumbled pile on the floor. My to-do list just happened to go into overdrive.

    S3 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 4:42


    Season 3 of An Organized (after)Life is in the works. The Death Lawyer, Jennifer Gumbel, will talk about how the lessons from celebrity estates aren't just rich people problems and the single thing that can take the legal to-do list you'll leave behind from a mess to manageable. Listen for Season 3, coming Spring of 2020.

    S3 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 4:42


    Season 3 of An Organized (after)Life is in the works. The Death Lawyer, Jennifer Gumbel, will talk about how the lessons from celebrity estates aren't just rich people problems and the single thing that can take the legal to-do list you'll leave behind from a mess to manageable. Listen for Season 3, coming Spring of 2020.

    S2 E12: Legacy Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 14:38


    Legacy is far more than money. It's what you'll be remembered for. And you are making it everyday. Join Jennifer as she challenges you to think about leadership in a new way.

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