Estate of the Union

By Brad Wiewel

In each episode of The Estate of The Union podcast, host and lawyer Brad Wiewel will give valuable insights into the confusing world of estate planning, making an often daunting subject easier to unde... more

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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Estate of the Union episodes:

July 13, 2026 S4|E13: Yours, Mine, and Ours - Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families bring a whole lot of love and a whole lot of legal complexity.
In this episode of Estate of the Union, Zach Wiewel and Brad Wiewel break down what makes estate planning uniquely challenging for these family dynamics, including how Texas' community property laws come into play.
Whether you are newly remarried, navigating a mix of 'his, hers, and theirs" kids, or just want to protect what you have built, this conversation will help you better understand your options and avoid costly mistakes.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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May 06, 2026 S4|E12: Immigration Law - Friend or Foe?
In today's episode, Brad Wiewel sits down with Jeff Peek, a board-certified Immigration Lawyer, to fairly examine immigration law in a time when it is more important than ever to do so.

Learn more about Jeff Peek's work: https://www.peeklawgroup.com/about-us/
This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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March 17, 2026 S4|E11: A Place For Second Chances - The Work of Austin Pets Alive
Join Zach Wiewel as he sits down to talk with Virginia Larson, Senior Philanthropy Officer of Austin Pets Alive, to learn about the ins-and-outs of the work their non-profit does for countless vulnerable animals in Austin, Texas.

Learn more about Austin Pets Alive: https://www.austinpetsalive.org

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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February 11, 2026 S4|E10: Legacy Locked - The Ins and Outs of Dynasty Trusts
Zachary Wiewel, JD, LL.M., sits down with Rob Hugos, JD, CPA, LL.M. (TAX) to talk about establishing a dynasty trust, tax benefits and asset protection, and how to maintain operations throughout generations.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]

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January 08, 2026 S4|E9: Navigating the Challenges of Special Needs Planning
Join us as Zachary Wiewel, JD, LL.M., sits down with Melissa Donovan, Certified Elder Law Attorney (one of the few in the state of Texas) to discuss the intricacies and complexities of special needs care and benefits for family members.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]

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December 02, 2025 S4|E8: "It's All about TRUST" - How Choosing Your Trustee Impacts Planning
In this episode, Zachary Wiewel sits down with Texas Trust's Director of Probate and Trust Administration, Ann Lumley to discuss the ins-and-outs of appointing the right trustee for your estate.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planning-law-firm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]

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October 08, 2025 S4| E7: The Power of Sunshine - A Conversation with Austin Sunshine Camps
In this episode, Zach Wiewel, sits down with Erica Blue, CEO of Austin Sunshine Camps. Join them as they chat about the work and programming the organization has built for children in the Greater Austin area since the late 1920s.

To learn even more about ASC: https://www.sunshinecamps.org/our-mission/

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planning-law-firm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]

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September 10, 2025 S4|E6: The Legacy of the Land- A Conversation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
In this episode, Zach Wiewel sits down with Carter Smith, a board member on the the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to discuss how the organization came to be and the importance of its existence to Texans as a whole.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]
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August 04, 2025 S4|E5: Board Certified - What Sets Estate Attorneys Apart
In today's mini-episode, Brad Wiewel⁠ discusses the rarity of board-certification for lawyers and the importance of having your attorney be board-certified in estate planning.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠planning-law-firm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]
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June 13, 2025 S4|E4: Where Does it Go When I Die?
We know you've asked yourself this question before..."where does my stuff go when I die if I just DON'T make a will?".
We've got some answers for you in today's episode where Brad Wiewel is joined by Ann Lumley, JD, Director of After Life Services at Texas Trust Law.
This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Trust Law⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.texastrustlaw.com/about-austin-estate-⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠planning-law-firm/⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources: https://www.texastrustlaw.com/read-our-books/⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us: [email protected]
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How many episodes does Estate of the Union have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

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