Ep. 28 Preserving Your Wealth: Exploring Trusts, Probate, and Legacy Planning with Jennifer McGibbons and Patty Garcia
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Gain valuable insights from experts Jennifer McGibbons & Patricia Garcia on how to plan for the future, navigate estate administration & manage family dynamics.
In this episode, Ron is joined by estate planning experts Jennifer McGibbons and Patty Garcia. Jennifer specializes in estate planning, trust administration, and charitable planning, while Patty is a licensed professional fiduciary. Together, they emphasize the importance of informed decision-making and proactive planning to enhance quality of life for parents and their children as they age. They discuss the complexities of blended families, conflicts that can arise during the planning process, and the significance of open communication for everyone’s benefit. After all, at the end of the day, the point is to keep everyone together at Thanksgiving!
Red flags in existing estate planning documents, such as asset complications and selecting co-trustees or fiduciaries, are addressed, while the responsibilities and intricacies of being a trustee or fiduciary, including managing assets, paying bills, and handling personal property, are also highlighted. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye.
The conversation also touches on gifting and tax implications, specifically, tax law changes, addressing tax-related issues in estate planning, and the challenges of finding suitable retirement communities. Older adults and their children need to stay informed, seek professional guidance, and take proactive action, and Jennifer and Patty gift us with all the right insights to make informed - and the best - decisions for the whole family regarding estate planning. An informative and enlightening episode.
Let’s Get Social!
Websites:
Jennifer: https://www.smalawsd.com
Patricia: https://modernfiduciary.net
LinkedIn:
Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcgibbons-37459b2/
Patricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-garcia-clpf-ncg-ea-b22b5225/
Thank you for being here!
~ Ron Greenwald
Greenwald Realty Team
Senior Real Estate Specialists
(844) 782-9674
DRE 01264025
Visit us here: https://www.greenwaldrealtyteam.com/
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