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This is a common request through our phone line, but proceed with caution. Occasionally a client really wants to give property to a family member, but MOST of the time, they are making this request with other goals in mind, like avoid probate or protecting the real estate from long-term care costs. Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. and Amber B. Woodland, Esq. are together in this episode to discuss all the risks involved in this decision solutions to meet the same goals.

Cindy McCabe owns Bethany Travel and we're so thankful she sat down with us to discuss vacationing in your retirement years. Listeners who weren't convinced before, are sure to recognize the value that experienced travel agents bring to planning a memorable trip. Cindy and her team are a wealth of knowledge (and so nice!!) and their office is very easy to find. If you don't want to be tempted to plan your next vacation, don't listen to this episode!

That's a wrap! We're closing this season of episodes the way we started, showing off the younger generation. To celebrate National Grandparents Day we published a contest encouraging grandchildren to nominate their grandparent as the best around. Laurence and Janice Riggs are our winners! Take a listen to find out why. See you next season!

Stuff. We all have it, and during some milestones our stuff is a burden. Stacey Himler, Owner of Caring Transitions, is with us to introduce her business. Caring Transitions helps older adults relocate and downsize, and helps families who are cleaning out the homes of loved ones who have passed. Take a listen to learn more about Stacey, her team and her helpful work!

Our Estate Administration Coordinator, Marie Chin, interviews Amber B. Woodland about the probate process. As often as our team talks about probate, we sometimes take for granted that everyone knows what that term means. Listen in as Amber defines probate, describes the process, and reminders our listeners of how to use their estate plan to avoid it.

The third-party Supplemental Needs Trust is an incredible estate planning document that can be added to an overall plan when a person wants to benefit a loved one who is disabled and collecting public benefits.  Alternately, this episode identifies the first-party Supplemental Needs Trust, too. Listen in as Michele Procino-Wells introduces supplemental needs planning and some key opportunities.  

Lynn Paxson, Owner of Oasis Senior Advisors, helps our listeners understand important things to consider when helping an older adult move from their primary residence into senior living, like an assisted living facility. She's an expert and is passionate about her work of helping seniors dispel myths about facility living, ask the right questions, and keep a goal of happiness on the list!

Suzanne Lenhard joins us today from CALM Care Navigation & Private Nursing Service to define her unique business and much needed services. If you like being in the know about Delaware health care resources, this is an episode for you!

The most well known end of life estate planning document is the Last Will and Testament. Michele Procino-Wells and Amber B. Woodland are together to discuss this common document and how our wishes for our personal possessions can be addressed within our overall plan. Don't miss this foundational knowledge, and then refer to our Revocable Living Trust episode in follow up.

Estate planning isn't only for planning what happens to your "stuff" when you pass. A thorough estate plan includes legal documents that support you during your lifetime in the event of incapacity. Michele Procino-Wells & Amber B. Woodland are together in this episode to discuss both lifetime planning documents, and how and when they might be used. You'll hear them refer to the Power of Attorney as one of the most important legal documents that any adult should have, so this is a do not miss episode.