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Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate Planning
Go To Post ►: Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate PlanningThe conversations are necessary. They are rarely easy. They are easy to postpone. AND they are one of the greatest gifts families can give to one another.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate Planning
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate PlanningConversations are an important part of estate planning. Sometimes they’re a little uncomfortable. Hold those conversations anyway.
Outdated Beneficiary Designations Can Undermine Even the Best Estate Plan
Go To Post ►: Outdated Beneficiary Designations Can Undermine Even the Best Estate PlanBeneficiary designations on life insurance, retirement accounts, and bank accounts override your will — even if the will says something completely different.
PROBATE Acronym: A Simple Way to Understand a Complicated Process
Go To Post ►: PROBATE Acronym: A Simple Way to Understand a Complicated ProcessProbate is a court-supervised legal process required when someone dies with no beneficiary designations and no trust. I often use the acronym P.R.O.B.A.T.E. to explain why this process happens and how it can usually be avoided.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, November 2025
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, November 2025Topics Include: Putting planning off is expensive – emotionally and financially. Biggest surprise when people decide to plan. Hardest decisions. Living Wills and Last Wills are often confused. What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
Family Conversations for Generational Wisdom 2025
Go To Post ►: Family Conversations for Generational Wisdom 2025Updated in 2025, here are my suggestions to prompt conversations about family history, family stories, and what I call “generational wisdom”.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, July 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, July 2024Topics include Why planning is important and what motivates me. Avoiding probate. Medical power of attorney.
I need a Will and Nothing More – WRONG!
Go To Post ►: I need a Will and Nothing More – WRONG!A will does not automatically avoid probate. Florida courts still need to officially appoint people to carry out your wishes.
People think they NEED a Trust. You have other options.
Go To Post ►: People think they NEED a Trust. You have other options.Plenty of people benefit from a Trust – not everybody needs one. Other options can keep your estate out of probate.
Creating an Estate Plan Does Not Have to be Painful
Go To Post ►: Creating an Estate Plan Does Not Have to be PainfulCrafting your estate plan can bring peace of mind. It’s about your legacy, your loved ones, and ensuring your wishes are honored.