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This is a podcast from Modern Estate Planning located in Atlanta, GA. We answer questions about estate planning. Give us a call and we'll help you create an estate plan! (404) 939-7562


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    Pursuit of Happiness, stepfamilies and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 57:50


    Get started in Estate Planning for FREE!! Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy. Having a sound financial plan often becomes the main worry for people approaching later years in life. But the financial aspects are not without tangential legal and personal topics, that tend to become hassles. In today's episode, the gang tries to expand on problems that may arise from stepfamilies. Whether it means land ownership outside of will, “correct” timing for divorce, etc., tune in to learn more!

    Pick your legal guardian wisely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 56:30


    Get started in Estate Planning for FREE!! Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy. One would think with such a common topic as, guardianship of a child would have little to no gray area. But as Stephen and James detail in today's podcast, there are can always be aspects to look out for such as: trustee naming consent, the right time to start thinking about guardianship in a will, illegal guardian status, etc. On top of this, Noah's new podcast segment, “Could I Do This?”, breaks down how possible it would be to pressure the former first lady into caring for your kids… Nothing is impossible right?

    Special guest: T. Jayden Doye, CPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 54:00


    Get started in Estate Planning for FREE!! Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy. While James may not be in his usual spot, we are pleased to have special guest, T. Jayden Doye, President of Prestige Accounting! Jayden is a Certified Public Accountant, who specializes in helping small business create and preserve wealth. His focus on the entrepreneurial aspects has helped these numerous businesses form strategies for financial improvement. Today's episode covers a wide range of topics such as: why small businesses tend to undercharge, lessons law firms can learn in terms of accounting, common taxpayer mistakes and much more! T. Jayden Doye, CPA WEBSITE: prestigeaccountants.com INSTAGRAM: @thegreatjayden EMAIL: jayden@prestigeaccountants.com

    Shrek has an estate??? Lady Bird deeds and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 63:06


    Get started in Estate Planning for FREE!! Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy. Did you ever stop to think if the fairy tale creatures in the animated film Shrek, were upholding squatter's rights? Proper Adverse possession can take up to 20 years to be “official” but the land might not even legally belong to Shrek as he adamantly claims… Learn more about possible qualms with Dreamwork's Animation, Lady Bird Deeds and more in today's episode!

    Trust vs Will, which one is for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 70:43


    Last day to enter our PS5 giveaway!! Get yours today: https://modernestateplanning.com/contest What is the difference between a trust and a will and which one should you get? In today's episode we dive deep into all the details you need to know before deciding for one or the other. We also talk about the recent case of Melissa Carone deemed not credible in her testimony about voter fraud. Today's topics are: - Melissa Carone - What assets to include in a will? - What would a Last Will and Estate planning game show would look like? - Who needs a trust instead of a will? As always, if you have any questions, let us know!!

    Why you SHOULDN'T get a will

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 30:40


    Do you really need a will? You've heard many times that you need to properly plan for the future of your family. However you're not sure if it's worth going through the trouble of getting a will, since they can get expensive and it involves talking to a lawyer... We know, it's not fun. However, a will can be the BEST thing that you do to plan for the future of your family, and to preserve your legacy after you're gone. Today, we're taking a look and explaining the biggest objections that people have to getting a will. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!!

    Don't do this to your kids... Analyzing Harry's will, what happens when a YouTube dies, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 60:49


    Get started in Estate Planning for FREE!! Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes!! The show where we answer all your tax and estate planning related questions, so you can plan a better future for your family. In today's episode we talk about: - What happens to ad revenue when a YouTuber dies? - How do you ask someone to include you in their will? - What would a will in Harry Potter's world look like? - How much does it cost for a lawyer to be an executor of your will? As always, if you have any questions, let us know at questions@letstalkaboutdeathandtaxes.com!!

    Cheetah Strip Club, Trump's Lawsuits and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 60:29


    Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning with this FREE PDF: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy Welcome to another Episode of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes!! In today's episode we discuss: - Cheetah's Strip Club owner dies and puts the ownership in a trust - Can a will be handwritten? - What's going on with Trump's lawsuits about the election? - Do beneficiaries always supersede those named in a will? As always, if you have any questions, please send them to: questions@letstalkaboutdeathandtaxes.com

    The Psychology of "The Push", How delivery robots will change our society and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 54:29


    Get your free copy of the "3 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid them", our new PDF guide!: Happy December! Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes. Today's topics are: - Is the executor responsible for any outstanding taxes of the deceased if the estate has no funds? - My father had two wives. I'm a first wife's son and also my second wife had one child. What is the second wife's child rights to the grandfather's property? - Thoughts on Netflix's "The Push" and human psychology. - Can the executor evict other family members out of the house? - How will delivery robots change our society? As always, if you have any questions, let us know in the comments!

    Should drug money go into your will? What happens if your parents leave you out of their will?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 48:38


    Welcome to the Halloween edition of the podcast! Yup you read that right. This was recorded on Oct. 30th, so please excuse Noah's Waldo costume, or give it a thumbs up if you dig it. Today we talk about: - What happens when your parents disregard your siblings in their will? - How to know if you're being cheated out of the value of your mom's house. - How will you advise Walter White to pass on drug money to their family? - Who will pay for burial if a wife kills her husband? Also, we just created our new PDF: 3 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid them. We hope it provides valuable information for you if you're new to the estate planning world! Get it for FREE: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy

    Writing Doc Brown's will. Should Online voting be legal? and other estate planning related questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 91:42


    Welcome to another Episode of Let's Talk about death and Taxes Download our FREE PDF Guide: https://bit.ly/34YIuVy Today we take a look at some estate planning from fiction, questions from Avvo.com and news related to estate planning! What happens if you can't locate the original codicil from your parent's will? What would Docs' estate plan have looked like? How can your son collect benefits if he's incarcerated? A closer look at the Social Dilemma Should people be allowed to vote online? Share this video with your friends if you enjoyed it!!

    The truth about Rose's necklace. What happened to Chadwick Boseman's will?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 43:23


    Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes! Today we answer estate planning questions from the news, films and online! What happens to your husband's loans after he dies? What did Chadwick Boseman's estate plan look like? Is a quote for a mobile home legally binding? Can Rose give Jack's stolen necklace to her children? Also, check out our free Beginner's Guide to Estate Planning! It has everything you need to know to start planning your estate properly. You can get it for free at www.modernestateplanning.com

    Answering Legal Questions from the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 54:31


    Welcome to a new episode of Let's Talk About Death and Taxes! In today's show, we're back at answering the most relevant questions from Avvo.com. 1. Is there any legal consequence if I cut my children out of my will? 2. Can an asset list be added to a trust after 20 years? 3. What power does an overseer of a will hold? 4. What happens when 2 people own a house and one dies? 5. Should you apologize to people who treat you badly? Share this video if you liked it!! Send us any questions to info@modernestateplanning.com and we'll answer them in the following episodes!

    Presidential Debate, Weed legalization, and being left out of your parent's will

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 74:43


    In today's episode we talk about some of the most pressing legal issues for Atlanta residents. 1. Our take on the Presidential Debate, and the candidates Tax Returns. 2. If some of your children decide to break off ties with you, how would you include them in your will in a fair way? 3. Can restaurants refuse to serve you if you're not wearing a mask? 4. What happens with people serving drug sentences, if the drug they were convicted for is legalized? 5. What if your mom, knowing that she's going to die, starts giving away the portion of the estate that belongs to you? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review!

    Are in-person classes safe for teachers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 87:00


    Welcome to our special Teacher's Episode!! We dedicated today's episode to answering the most pressing and relevant legal questions that educators have during this time. We discuss news headlines focused on school stories, answer questions that teachers submitted to us, and even talk about the spread of germs in a classroom, analyzing Mark Rober's germs video. It's truly a difficult time to be a teacher, so we'd like to make sure that we're supporting you in the best way we can. This is why we're offering special pricing on all of our legal services at Modern Estate Planning. Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us know what your concerns are, and we'll figure out a way to help. If you know of a teacher in the Atlanta area who might benefit from this, please tell them to contact us, or send them this podcast!

    Waffle House Shootout, 835 years in jail and other Atlanta news stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 58:37


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About Death & Taxes we switch it up and talk about some notable Atlanta news stories. How does someone get 835 years in jail? Why do crimes frequently occur at Waffle House? What happens if everyone mentioned in a Last Will & Testament all die in the same horrible accident? Find out on today's episode!

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 52:50


    Welcome to Episode 3 of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes! The podcasts where we answer the most popular questions about estate planning from Avvo.com and explain them in more detail. Today's questions include: - Can I purchase a car in the name of my aunt that has dementia? - Is there a template for a Georgia Will and Testament? - When dividing an estate, must each stock be divided individually or can stocks be divided as a group? - Why would an attorney need the last four digits of my Social Security number to make up a will? We also analyze some Michael Jackson's estate plan and other cool will and planning scenarios from popular movies! For following episodes, we'd love to answer the questions that YOU have about estate planning. To submit your inquiry or doubt, please email question@letstalkaboutdeathandtaxes.com, or leave a voicemail at (678) 825-4373, and we'll make sure to feature it in the next episode. We look forward to answering your questions!

    Answering Questions from Avvo Atlanta - Part 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 94:05


    In today's episode of Let's Talk about Death and Taxes we continue answering the most popular estate planning questions from Avvo.com! Because legal advice varies from state to state, we want to ensure that you're getting the most accurate information about estate planning in Georgia. In today's episode, we cover: - How do I know if an inheritance via lawyer of recently deceased distant relative is legit? - My mom's will states her estate has to be sold upon the remarriage of my father. - In the state of Georgia, if there is no will, then who gets what? - How can I find out if my grandmother left me any money? - My mom posted a property bond for my husband and myself. - Custody of US born kids when both parents are non US citizens. And a bunch of other topics about estate planning! For following episodes, we'd love to answer the questions that YOU have about estate planning. To submit your inquiry or doubt, please email question@letstalkaboutdeathandtaxes.com, or leave a voicemail at (678) 825-4373, and we'll make sure to feature it in the next episode. We look forward to answering your questions!

    Let's Talk About Taxes - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 97:23


    Welcome to our new podcast "Let's Talk About Death and Taxes"! In this podcast, we'll explore and answer the most common questions regarding estate planning, will planning and death from a law firm's perspective. For this first episode, we compiled and answered the most common questions we found in Avvo. Hope you find it helpful! For following episodes, we'd love to answer the questions that YOU have about estate planning. To submit your inquiry or doubt, please email question@letstalkaboutdeathandtaxes.com, or leave a voicemail at (678) 825-4373, and we'll make sure to feature it in the next episode. We look forward to answering your questions!

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