Mile High FI Podcast

Setting Up Wills and Trusts | MHFI 147


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Doug and Amberly are back to discuss the pros and cons of different types of financial security, such as wills, trusts, and life insurance.
They also talk about why whole life insurance isn't for everyone and explore some unusual scenarios.
Wills vs. trusts
  • Benefits of wills and trusts
  • Choosing a trustee
  • Potential scenarios in case of a divorce
  • Life insurance
    • Doug's story on whole life insurance
    • Who can make medical decisions on your behalf
    • Accelerated death benefits
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        0:00 - Intro
        6:20 - Amberly's trust fund story
        8:32 - Wills vs. Trusts - which is better?
        10:24 - How to choose a trustee
        14:04 - Benefits of a Trust
        15:25 - Doug's situation
        16:13 - What could happen to your money when you die
        21:09 - Funding your Trust
        22:28 - Life Insurance
        24:50 - Is Whole Life Insurance worth it?
        39:38 - Accelerated death benefits
        41:21 - Trusting someone with your life
        46:16 - Financial coaching and mentorship with Amberly
        ...more
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