Episode 65: Wills, Women & Wealth – A Make-A-Will Month Special August is National Make-A-Will Month — the perfect reminder that the best gift you can give your loved ones is clarity. In this empowering episode, Estate Planning Attorney Elsa W. Smith speaks directly to women about why having a will is essential, what’s at stake if you don’t have one, and the simple steps you can take to protect your legacy.

Through the real-life story of “Darlene,” you’ll see how the absence of a will can lead to heartbreak, conflict, and unintended consequences — and how just a few hours of planning could have changed everything.

We’ll also bust common myths that hold women back from getting their wills done and give you a practical, 3-step Make-A-Will Month challenge you can start today.

We cover:

🔹 Why Make-A-Will Month matters for women

🔹 A true-to-life story of what happens when you die without a will

🔹 How wills protect both wealth and family harmony

🔹 Common myths that prevent women from creating a will 🔹 Your 3-step Make-A-Will Month challenge

Timecodes:

0:00 – Intro

1:00 – Why Make-A-Will Month Matters for Women

3:30 – Story: Darlene’s House Becomes the Family Battleground

6:00 – How Wills Protect Wealth & Legacy

8:30 – Busting Myths That Hold Women Back

10:30 – Your 3-Step Make-A-Will Challenge

11:30 – Closing & CTA

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