Why income isn’t enough. Learn how discipline and the living trust create a lasting financial foundation.

James Gandolfini’s estate lost millions to probate. Chad Brocato shares strategies anyone can use to protect family wealth and privacy.

Walt Disney avoided probate chaos with a trust. Jimi Hendrix didn’t. The difference? Peace versus conflict.

Brooke Astor’s contested estate shows how probate battles can tarnish legacies. Clarity prevents conflict.

Prince’s $156 million estate shows how probate costs aren’t just financial—they’re emotional and generational.

In this episode, Attorney Chad Brocato explains what probate really is—and why legends like Aretha Franklin’s estate became cautionary tales.

In this episode of Build Your Fortress, Chad Brocato explains why every family needs a safety net for their kids. Learn how wills, trusts, and guardianship plans protect children in times of crisis — and why preparing now is one of the strongest moves you can make for your family’s future.

How young families can build a three-layer income protection shield: emergency fund, disability insurance, and life insurance.

How to avoid plan-killers by aligning titles and beneficiary designations with your will and trust.

Why revocable living trusts are one of the smartest planning tools for young families—and how they protect kids and parents alike.