After building generational wealth and creating trusts, you expect to leave a lasting legacy and provide for your beneficiaries. But today’s episode reveals how even the best intentions can unravel in ways no estate documents can prevent.

We’re thrilled to welcome back attorney Liz Nolin of Nolin Law to discuss the Nathan Carman case—a chilling and unsettling New England story where money, mental health, and inheritance collide.

Liz shares the real events involving the unsolved murder of Nathan’s grandfather, the disappearance of his mother at sea, and the family’s legal battle over a multi-million-dollar estate, illustrating how even the best-drafted estate documents can’t control human behavior.

Ultimately, this episode highlights the main lesson: even the most carefully planned estate documents cannot control the unpredictable nature of human behavior. We’ll discuss how anticipating emotional conflict is essential, and why it’s critical to consider how money might affect your family in difficult times, both positively and negatively, before deciding what legacy to leave behind. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• The Tragic Real Life Case of Nathan Carman
• Nathan Inherites 6 Figures from His Grandfather
• A Fishing Trip with Nathan’s Mom Ends in Tragedy
• Suspicions Around Two Family Deaths Arise
• Nathan Carman Is Found Dead In Prison
• A Great Estate Plan Doesn’t Solve Everything
• How An Inheritance Creates Bigger Problems

SHOW NOTES

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