In this candid and often humorous episode, Lori and David pull back the curtain on their personal lives, sharing the challenges and surprises that come with caring for aging parents, navigating wills and inheritance in blended families, and keeping family drama at bay during important occasions.

Listeners will hear firsthand stories about planning for final arrangements. Complete with amusing tales of funeral shopping and "drive-thru" ideas. Plus, what it truly feels like to manage adult responsibilities amid the ticking clock of family health issues. Lori and David also discuss crucial estate-planning differences for stepfamilies versus nuclear families and share insights into handling complex inheritance scenarios fairly.

You'll learn:

• Why legal planning is especially important in blended families

• How to open difficult conversations about wills, power of attorney, and inheritance

• Ways to "nacho" family drama (and why you should!)

• Real-life examples of guilt, responsibility, and the art of letting go

Episode #336 – Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs encouragement through their own family journeys!

Nacho Academy Testimonial:

"I had no idea how hard this stepfamily crap would be. We needed help and weren't afraid to admit it. David & Lori really put things into perspective and gave us hope again! Three years later, we are still Nachoing and it's great! Couldn't have done it without them!" ~ J.U., Denver, CO, USA