Black Parents Aging Podcast

For many couples, the line between marriage and estate planning is blurry. Estate state planning between a married couple seems like it may not be needed because of the way that married couples generally own things and because wealth transfer between married couples is usually pretty easy. However, one thing is for sure: if you don't create and execute your estate plan, the state will do it for you.

In today's episode, Nicola and Smith set straight the importance of estate planning in marriage/divorce. If you forget everything, there's one thing that they both want YOU to remember: Marriage is not an Estate plan.

Tune in as they talk about:

• Why getting married or divorced doesn't assure your safety from anything

• How the state will do the planning for you if you don't do it

• Why younger couples should refrain from feeling it's too early to plan

• Other options other than a will

• Having the tough conversations to let people know what you have decided in your plan

• Thinking through the incapacity side of estate planning

• How valuable updating your Estate plan is

… and so much more!

Let's continue the conversation on our Free Facebook group!: Black Parents Aging

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

While it might be very tempting to draft a DIY will…the word 'legal' will always pop up. And in the worst case scenario, you could lose what a beloved has left you.

In this episode, Olivia talks about the importance of having an attorney draft your estate planning documents. She shares a real-life story of a recent client, Terrell Travis. Mr. Travis, ignorant of the risks of drafting a will in the absence of an attorney, jeopardized his grandma's properties and almost lost them to strangers. But Smith handled that, and Travis has a story worth your ears. Tune in!

Tune in as they share about:

• A brief preface of Travis's grandma and how close they were

• Travis's knowledge of state planning before his grandma passed away

• What is legally required of a will

• The value of hiring an attorney to draft the will

• The loopholes one leaf in a will and how to avoid them

• Travis's most stressful part of the whole process

• What it meant to Travis to finally get what his beloved grandma had passed to him

• Lessons he has grasped from the process

… and so much more!

Let's continue the conversation on our Free Facebook group!:

Black Parents Aging

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Connect with Olivia:

LinkedIn: Olivia Smith

Tune in to hear what we have in store for you in this new season!

Minors can be beneficiaries, but they can't legally own their property until they come of age. What happens when you leave an inheritance to a beneficiary who is still a minor?

The truth is, the process of knowing how to distribute your assets is overwhelming, and we are here to help you think through it! In this episode, Nicola talks about what is involved when leaving funds to minors, the steps involved, and some of the alternatives you might want to consider. Tune in with a pen and paper, as there's so much to take away!

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Medicaid is the safety net when everything falls apart. When your frail mother has been caring for your Dad at home alone for five years and she can't do it any longer. When 24 hour a day home care is too expensive, and still not enough to keep your dad safe. And, then when his nursing home care quickly depletes their savings.

Despite it being so important, there are many misconceptions among caregivers. And this is why in today's episode,we speak to Todd Whatley, a certified elder law attorney. Todd demystifies some of the misconceptions surrounding and highlights reasons why you need the help of a certified elder law attorney when trying to figure out your way around medicaid. Tune in with a pen and paper as he spills it all!

Connect with Todd:

Podcast: Elder Law in a Box

Website: www.toddwhatleypa.com

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Today's episode is a continuation of last week's episode. We are joined by Veronica McClendon, also known as the Family Land Lawyer. Veronica is an attorney who helps families put the proper legal documents in place so that they can enjoy the full benefits of property ownership and leave an inheritance for their descendants. She has a passion for strengthening families, restoring communities, and helping people to build legacies through her firm, McClendon Law and Consulting.

Connect with Veronica McClendon:

Website: www.mcclendonlawoffice.com

Facebook: McClendon Law and Consulting

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

You might be owning property that you don't even know exists! Over time, many heirs discover ownership when a relative dies and their death presents problems that no one knows how to solve. These problems result from the passage of decades when a parent, grandparent and great-grandparent simply "passed" down a property to their children, grandchildren and their descendants…so forth and so on.

In today's episode, we are joined by Veronica McClendon, also known as the Family Land Lawyer. Veronica is an attorney who helps families put the proper legal documents in place so that they can enjoy the full benefits of property ownership and leave an inheritance for their descendants. She has a passion for strengthening families, restoring communities, and helping people to build legacies through her firm, McClendon Law and Consulting.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Veronica got into doing the type of work she does.
• How to get out of complications associated with heirs' property.
• Finding a profitable use for heirs property.
• Why you should involve professionals when dealing with heirs property issues.
• … and so much more!

Connect with Veronica McClendon:

Website: www.mcclendonlawoffice.com

Facebook: McClendon Law and Consulting

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Caregiving is a 24/7 job and sometimes that's on top of your existing 9-5. Not only is being a caregiver a huge time commitment, but it's also emotionally demanding. That being said, caregiving is also incredibly rewarding and truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. But, how do you provide care to someone else and manage your daily life without sacrificing your own health and well-being?

In this episode, Nicola shares tips on how caregivers can lead a balanced life without sacrificing any aspect of it.

In a nutshell, she speaks about:

• Organizing your day to create time for rest.
• Cutting down some of those errands that you normally do.
• Caring for yourself and taking breaks.
• Asking for help from neighbors and relatives.
• The importance of support groups.

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Caregivers tend to be under so much stress that it affects their mental and physical health. This is why we want to make sure that caregivers are taking good care of themselves, and that they are in a good mental health space. By doing so, caregivers will show up as their best selves and support aging loved ones in the best way possible.

In this episode, Nicola talks about some of the emotions that go along with being a caregiver, why it's important to find a support group and so much more. Tune in to hear how to care for the caregiver.

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Being a caregiver is a stressful and demanding job. There is usually no way to prepare for a new caregiving situation. The well-being of you the caregiver requires priority consideration.

In today's episode, Nicola shares some pieces of advice that will come in handy for most caregivers. So often, caregivers are so preoccupied with the job of being a caregiver that they often burn out.

In a nutshell, she speaks about:

• Setting and sticking to your boundaries as a caregiver.
• Getting other family members involved as asking for help.
• Some of the tasks that can be outsourced to lighten caregivers' responsibilities.

…. and so much more!

Let's continue the conversation in our Free Facebook group!:

Black Parents Aging

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn: Nicola Robinson

Check out the SR Law group:

Website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/