The Power of Planning

The Power of Planning

By Vanessa J. Skinner, EsquireEducation
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The Power of Planning episodes

  • A Closer Look at the Trust Administration Process

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the top ten tasks on the Trustee's to do list when administering a trust following the death of the individual who established the trust. In doing so, she explains the steps of the trust administration process from start to finish.

    22 min
  • A Closer Look at the Probate Process

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the top ten tasks on the Personal Representative’s to do list when probating an estate, and explains the steps of the estate administration process from start to finish.


    25 min
  • Cryptocurrency Conundrum

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Debbie Hoffman, a business law professor at Cleveland State University College of Law, to discuss the growing popularity of cryptocurrency and the unique estate planning challenges it presents.

    29 min
  • The Heart of the Matter

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Dr. Jenna Gibilaro, who is a pulmonologist, intensivist and internist, to discuss the practical considerations with medical directives such as the Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will and Do Not Resuscitate Order. Dr. Gibilaro explains when and how these advance directives are implemented during the course of a patient’s medical care and treatment.

    49 min
  • Preparing for the Estate Planning Process

    For those individuals who have resolved to develop an estate

    plan in 2025, in this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner spotlights the top ten things you should be prepared to discuss during an initial estate planning meeting with an attorney in order to have a productive start to the estate planning process.

    20 min
  • Women’s Giving Circles

    During this holiday season of giving, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Heather Mount of the Central Florida

    Foundation’s 100 Women Strong and Madelyn Weed of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle to shine a spotlight on this growing trend in charitable giving. They discuss the
    significant impact women have on philanthropy and why increasing numbers of women choose to pool their resources, including their time, talent and treasure, to better their community.

    26 min
  • A Closer Look at the Corporate Trustee

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney

    Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Laura Oleck Carras, a retired trust officer from Bank of America with nearly 30 years of trust administration experience, to talk about the role of the Corporate Trustee. They discuss when a Corporate Trustee is considered, the advantages and disadvantages of using a Corporate Trustee, and how a trust is administered when a Corporate Trustee is serving as the fiduciary.  

    39 min
  • Rest In Peace

    In celebration of National Plan a Funeral Day, which takes

    place each year on October 30th, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the various options available to help you plan for your funeral. Advance planning can give you peace of mind by educating your loved ones about
    your final wishes and relieving them of the burden of making arrangements when they are grieving your loss.

    17 min
  • Spotlight on Jonathan’s Landing – A Community for Adults with Autism

    In anticipation of National Special Needs Planning Month

    in October, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes special guest, Jason Eichenholz, to the Power of Planning podcast to discuss his son’s journey with autism and how it has inspired him to develop the most comprehensive intentional community for adults with autism in Central Florida called Jonathan’s Landing.

    45 min
  • Irrevocable Trusts Part Two

    Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner continues her discussion about irrevocable trusts by spotlighting the irrevocable life insurance trust (“ILIT”) and the qualified personal residence trust (“QPRT”). She explains when and how these estate planning tools are used, and highlights the benefits of each of these types of trusts.

    34 min

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This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of…