What happens when a music legend’s final wishes are hidden under a couch cushion? In this episode, we reveal the surprising legal drama surrounding Aretha Franklin’s estate. From handwritten wills to family conflicts, the Queen of Soul’s legacy offers lessons for anyone thinking about their own estate planning.

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Tune in as Ted unpacks 3 questions from the listener mailbag today! First, Evelyn asks if there is a way to leave her daughter an inheritance without her ex-husband being able to influence or pressure her. Later, Grant asks how he can responsibly set up an estate plan for his young children, given the uncertainty of what they will be like when they grow up. Don't miss Ted's great insights! 

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Should you micromanage your trustee? In this episode, we’ll dive into how much control you should keep, when to trust your trustee’s judgment, and how to future-proof your estate plan.

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We've got a great mailbag episode lined up for you today! Listen in as Ted answers a variety of listener questions on estate planning. Lillian asks about buying a house that’s in probate, while Everett wonders if he can seek help from a new attorney after his parents’ estate planner retired. Tune in for expert insights on these scenarios and more!

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Trust funding can be a cumbersome process. With each financial institution having its own set of rules and procedures, conflicts can arise, making it hard to move forward. In today's episode of New York's Asset Protection Roundtable, we’ll talk about some unexpected roadblocks you may encounter and share strategies to ensure your plan stays on course.

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In this week's episode, Ted tackles 3 questions from the listener mailbag. Austin asks how to ensure that both their children from previous relationships inherit what they’ve worked for, while also making sure their spouse is financially secure if one of them passes away. Penelope asks whether the family business should be gifted to their interested child or sold to them, given that not all of their children want to take it over. Tune in for answers to these questions and more!

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When most people think of estate planning, traditional assets like bank accounts and investments come to mind. However, over the past 20 to 25 years, digital assets have become increasingly significant. Today, we’ll explore what digital assets are, how to manage them legally, and the practical steps to include them in your estate plan. 

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We have some excellent listener questions lined up for this week's conversation. Derek asks if it's ever a good idea to leave an inheritance to a stepchild. Vincent asks how he can provide financial support to his son, who struggles with addiction, while ensuring his money is managed responsibly. You never know what you might learn from a mailbag episode, so tune in as Ted tackles these real-life scenarios with thoughtful advice!

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Over a lifetime, people can accumulate a lot of “stuff." This can multiply as families have children and later inherit from parents or grandparents who pass away. While many accounts and assets have a rather “straightforward” process to pass on, some unique, rare, collectible, and/or expensive personal effects require more care in handling. In this episode, we’ll walk through exactly what you need to consider.

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We've got a mailbag episode for you today! In this edition, Jasper asks why his parents might not have kept their original will, how he can locate it, and what happens if the original cannot be found. Nora asks how to prevent potential conflicts among her children over inheriting and maintaining the family lake house after she and her spouse pass away. Join us as Ted answers these questions and more!

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