Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have Marina Modlin, founder of Modlin Legal, with us to share some real-life estate planning advice.

In this episode we discuss:

• Marina's background and current practice
• What does "estate planning" entail?
• The "default" system of estate planning versus the "opt-in" system
• Life events that should really trigger you to deal with your estate plan
• How to start the conversation around estate planning with parents/grandparents
• Pros and cons of the estate practice area
• When you can try to do estate planning on your own, and when to seek help

Resources:

• Modlin Legal (https://modlinlegal.com/)
• CEB Trusts & Estates Solutions (https://www.ceb.com/solutions/trusts-and-estates/)
• Trusts 101 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/trusts-101/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-363-real-life-estate-planning-w-marina-modlin/)

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Alison & Lee