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Leah Boston: The Buzz on Life, Death, and Legacy
Leah Boston, an estate planning attorney, joins The Advocate Next Door to share her unconventional path from psychology and public health to the world of trusts, wills, and legacy planning. What began as an interest in medical malpractice law evolved into a passion for helping families protect generational wealth and prepare for the unexpected through thoughtful estate planning.
Leah breaks down why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, explains the importance of documents like powers of attorney and HIPAA authorizations, and discusses common misconceptions surrounding probate, guardianship, and “deathbed planning.” She also shares how major life events can impact an estate plan and opens up about her unique hobby of beekeeping and her vision for “Buzz Counsel.”
STORY
00:00 Sound Check
02:12 Meet Leah Boston
03:30 From Psychology to Purpose
05:42 Public Health Preventative Mindset
10:25 Medical Home Impact
15:05 Discovering Estate Planning
17:14 Why Everyone Needs It
20:21 “Deathbed Planning”
25:43 You Have an Estate
28:35 Beyond Wills and Trusts
29:09 Trusts Over Probate
29:25 “Above Ground” Documents
30:50 Beneficiary Tax Traps
32:39 Anti-Template Planning
33:43 Probate Debts Priority
39:38 Life Events Update Plans
41:24 Guardianship versus Godparents
48:58 Bees and the Buzz Counsel
56:17 Advice For New Lawyers
01:00:20 Wrap Up and Thanks
BIOGRAPHY
Leah Boston is a Maryland estate planning attorney and founder of the Law Office of Leah Boston LLC, where she helps individuals and families protect their wealth, legacy, and future through personalized estate planning. Leah’s path to law began with studies in psychology and public health before earning her J.D. from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she discovered her passion for estate planning and legal education.
Known for her approachable and community-focused style, Leah is passionate about making estate planning accessible and understandable for everyone, not just the wealthy. Through her practice and social media platforms, she works to debunk common myths surrounding wills, trusts, probate, and generational wealth planning while encouraging clients to “create a life plan today.”
Beyond the law, Leah is deeply involved in volunteer legal clinics and is passionate about beekeeping and pollination education, an interest that inspired her “Buzz Counsel” vision. Her work reflects a belief that estate planning is ultimately about preserving both legacy and peace of mind for future generations.
LINKS
Website: https://leahbostonlaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahanne93/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahbostonlaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahanneesq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahBostonLaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeahBostonLaw
Email: [email protected]
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Leah Boston, an estate planning attorney, joins The Advocate Next Door to share her unconventional path from psychology and public health to the world of trusts, wills, and legacy planning. What began as an interest in medical malpractice law evolved into a passion for helping families protect generational wealth and prepare for the unexpected through thoughtful estate planning.
Leah breaks down why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, explains the importance of documents like powers of attorney and HIPAA authorizations, and discusses common misconceptions surrounding probate, guardianship, and “deathbed planning.” She also shares how major life events can impact an estate plan and opens up about her unique hobby of beekeeping and her vision for “Buzz Counsel.”
STORY
00:00 Sound Check
02:12 Meet Leah Boston
03:30 From Psychology to Purpose
05:42 Public Health Preventative Mindset
10:25 Medical Home Impact
15:05 Discovering Estate Planning
17:14 Why Everyone Needs It
20:21 “Deathbed Planning”
25:43 You Have an Estate
28:35 Beyond Wills and Trusts
29:09 Trusts Over Probate
29:25 “Above Ground” Documents
30:50 Beneficiary Tax Traps
32:39 Anti-Template Planning
33:43 Probate Debts Priority
39:38 Life Events Update Plans
41:24 Guardianship versus Godparents
48:58 Bees and the Buzz Counsel
56:17 Advice For New Lawyers
01:00:20 Wrap Up and Thanks
BIOGRAPHY
Leah Boston is a Maryland estate planning attorney and founder of the Law Office of Leah Boston LLC, where she helps individuals and families protect their wealth, legacy, and future through personalized estate planning. Leah’s path to law began with studies in psychology and public health before earning her J.D. from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she discovered her passion for estate planning and legal education.
Known for her approachable and community-focused style, Leah is passionate about making estate planning accessible and understandable for everyone, not just the wealthy. Through her practice and social media platforms, she works to debunk common myths surrounding wills, trusts, probate, and generational wealth planning while encouraging clients to “create a life plan today.”
Beyond the law, Leah is deeply involved in volunteer legal clinics and is passionate about beekeeping and pollination education, an interest that inspired her “Buzz Counsel” vision. Her work reflects a belief that estate planning is ultimately about preserving both legacy and peace of mind for future generations.
LINKS
Website: https://leahbostonlaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahanne93/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahbostonlaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahanneesq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahBostonLaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeahBostonLaw
Email: [email protected]