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Before you upload your estate plan into an AI engine like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, there are a few things you should know. We explore the privacy, ethics, and intellectual property concerns surrounding AI and your legal documents.

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A father tries to be fair to all his kids in his estate plan, but "fair" and "equal" turn out to be two very different things. This episode breaks down a real family's cautionary tale about inheritance, the family home, and the conversations that never happened. 

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Richard Simmons planned for what would happen after he was gone. What he couldn't plan for was the conflict between his brother and his longtime companion that followed. This episode digs into what happened, and why.

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What happens to your airline miles, hotel points, and credit card rewards when you die? In this episode, we break down what happens, how the rules differ between loyalty programs, and what you can do now to keep your rewards from disappearing with you. 

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Estate planning only works when it reflects real life - not just clean, idealized family dynamics. In this episode, we talk about the common “elephant in the room” issues that shape how plans should actually be structured and protected.

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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen changed the world through technology, but his estate plan may be just as fascinating. In this episode, we explore Allen's life, his  estate plan, and how his sister, Jody Allen, continues to carry out his long-term vision nearly a decade after his death.

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Scams targeting older adults are more advanced than ever, using technology and manipulation to deceive even cautious individuals. This episode explores how they work and why they matter in the estate and elder law space. 

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Estate plans often stall not because they’re complicated, but because they involve real human decisions people struggle to make. This episode breaks down the most common reasons people get stuck and how to move forward.

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In the final part of this Rockefeller family series, we bring the lessons of the Rockefeller dynasty into real-life estate planning, exploring how communication, governance, and intentional preparation often matter more than the money itself. 

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In this third episode of the Rockefeller Family Estate mini series, we dive into how the Rockefellers preserved wealth, influence, and family continuity for generations through intentional estate planning, governance, philanthropy, and heir education. 

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