Ash welcomes Antoinette Bone, an estate planning attorney and founder of the Law Office of Antoinette Bone, PLLC. Antoinette shares her experience from a background in the Air Force JAG Corps to working with business owners and dentists on estate and trust planning. She breaks down the importance of having a comprehensive plan for dental practice owners, discussing why a trust is often more beneficial than just a will, especially for those looking to protect their practice, family, and legacy.

The conversation covers the basics of different types of trusts, how business structure ties into estate planning, and pitfalls like failing to have the right documents or mixing personal and business assets. Antoinette highlights the need for operating agreements, proper disability planning, and naming the right people to manage both personal and business affairs. She emphasizes that estate planning is an ongoing process, especially as life and business circumstances change. Additional resources for learning more about her work and estate planning are mentioned at the end of the episode.

To find out more or connect with Antoinette, visit: https://abonelaw.com/

Key Topics Discussed:

• Antoinette Bone’s career background and military service
• Why dental practice owners need estate and trust planning
• Types of trusts: revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, asset protection trusts
• Integrating your business structure with your estate plan
• Common red flags and mistakes in estate planning
• The role and importance of operating agreements
• Risks of using online legal templates versus working with professionals
• Disability and incapacity planning for practice owners
• Key estate planning documents required in Texas
• Handling blended families and unique family dynamics in estate planning
• Resources for further education on estate and trust planning