🛡️ How Estate Planning Empowers Legacy, Business, and Family

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Terry sits down with Jennifer Norton, founder of Norton Estate Planning & Elder Law. Together, they explore the critical importance of proactive estate planning, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for individuals, business owners, and families. Jennifer draws from 16 years of legal experience to unpack the overlooked details of trust funding, probate, and business succession planning. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking to protect their wealth, preserve family harmony, and build a lasting legacy.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

● 💼 Running a Law Firm vs. Running a Business: Jennifer reveals the behind-the-scenes lessons of transitioning from lawyer to entrepreneur and why systems and operations matter.

● 🧾 Why Trusts Can Still Go Through Probate: A trust is only as strong as its funding—Jennifer breaks down how failing to retitle assets can derail your estate plan.

● 🧬 Estate Planning Mistakes That Hurt Families: She explains why assumptions like “everything goes to my spouse” can cause major surprises and conflict.

● 🏢 Using Estate Planning as a Business Strategy: Learn how to align your business and personal legacy to avoid liability and ensure continuity.

● 📂 Leave a Roadmap, Not a Mystery: Jennifer urges listeners to organize and document asset details so families aren’t left searching or litigating.

🗣️ Quotes from Jennifer Norton:

● “Doing nothing is the worst legacy you could ever leave.”

● “A trust is just a stack of paper until you fund it properly.”

● “Your kids already know who’s going to cause the drama—have the conversation anyway.”

🔗 Conclusion: This episode is packed with actionable insight, humor, and heart. As Jennifer reminds us: “Everyone’s family is uniquely dysfunctional—but with planning, you can at least protect them from chaos.”

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