Episode 72: MPT Webinar Highlights – Empower Your Legacy: Estate Planning Made Simple

In this special episode, we bring you highlights from a powerful Maryland Public Television (MPT) webinar featuring estate planning attorney Elsa W. Smith. Hosted in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week 2025, this conversation cuts through the confusion and breaks down what you really need to protect your assets, your wishes, and your loved ones.

During the webinar, attendees learned about the essential documents that form the foundation of a strong estate plan, practical steps to start or update their plan, and how proactive planning can support long-term financial security.

 🔹 The Core 4 of estate planning: Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive, and HIPAA Authorization

 🔹The role of a Revocable Living Trust

 🔹How to properly fund a trust

 🔹How wills and trusts work together to create a complete, effective estate plan

Click here to watch the complete webinar on the Maryland Public TV YouTube Channel:  ​​https://youtu.be/0b1TPnT4CgA?si=AEwdUWi2S2oX7Fbv 

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