Episode 53: Making History Through Estate Planning - Black History Month Edition

In this special Black History Month episode, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney Elsa W. Smith celebrates the powerful legacy of Black families and empowers you to create a lasting impact through thoughtful estate planning. Whether you're starting from scratch or revisiting your plans, this episode explores the importance of securing your legacy and overcoming the common obstacles that can hold you back.

Attorney Smith offers valuable insights into how estate planning plays a crucial role in preserving wealth, culture, and history for future generations. By taking action today, you can ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy is protected.

In this episode, you’ll learn how estate planning can:

✔️Close the wealth gap by ensuring your assets are passed down, not lost.

✔️ Empower you to reclaim control over your legacy, despite historical challenges.

✔️ Guide you through essential steps: educating yourself, starting a will, reviewing plans, and considering philanthropy.

 ✔️ Serve as an act of love, resistance, and financial security for your family.

✔️ Challenge you to take the first step toward securing your legacy and making history.

Start making history by planning your legacy today!

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✔️Link to Attorney Smith article: “Estate Planning and Changing The Generational Narrative in Families of Color” :https://cdn.laruta.io/app/uploads/sites/7/2021/06/02205218/Spring-2021-Newsletter-Estate-and-Trust-Law-Section-MSBA.pdf

Link to Estate Planning Readiness Quiz:https://www.elsawsmithlaw.com/estate-planning-readiness-quiz/

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