Musings and Counsel Podcast

  • Tangible and Intangible Property in Estate Planning

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    Tangible and Intangible Property in Estate Planning
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    One of the hard things to do after someone dies is to figure out what to do with their “stuff” – potentially even for minimalists. It’s a true gift to have someone you car about take possession of something tangible to enjoy now, while you’re alive.

    For intangibles – money, for instance – having accounts beneficiary designated means the financial institutions distribute virtually automatically – no family individual has to be involved.

    The effort makes things easier on your loved ones. It’s a gift to them.

  • Why do estate planning now?

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    Why do estate planning now?
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    Planning in advance allows a family to grieve when someone passes – avoiding calling an attorney to start a court case; avoiding arguments with other family members; sparing expense for funeral/cremations.

    One of my greatest victories is when a client calls after a loved one has died and I can reassure them that all is taken care of and nothing needs to be done until they’re ready.

  • Revocable Trusts? Minor Children

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    Revocable Trusts? Minor Children
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    Revocable trusts are just that – revocable; can be changed, modified, dissolved s long as the person who established it is living; they are excellent vehicles to be sure assets go to children as minors cannot inherit until they’re 18.

  • You’re Never Too Old to Follow Your Dreams

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    You’re Never Too Old to Follow Your Dreams
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    I’m always honored when people are inspired by my having gone to law school and point out someone who was there with me who had big hurdles to overcome to get where they wanted to be.

    If you want something badly enough, it can happen.

  • Planning can be tough Because of Family Relationships and Disinheriting

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    Planning can be tough Because of Family Relationships and Disinheriting
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    Planning is about taking care of your family later. Sometimes people disinherit family members, and that can be tough.

  • Revocable Trusts/Living Wills vs Last Wills

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    Revocable Trusts/Living Wills vs Last Wills
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    How does each work? What is the purpose of each?

  • My Coaching Experience and How It Helps in My Practice

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    My Coaching Experience and How It Helps in My Practice
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    My previous career was in life coaching – asking difficult questions and helping people answer them.

    This capacity is very helpful in my legal practice as there are often questions that need to be asked that can appear threatening to the person being asked – do I choose this child or that child or someone not related. I’m able to ask with empathy, diminishing the scariness of the question.

  • Estate Planning: Basic Steps to Getting Started

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    Estate Planning: Basic Steps to Getting Started
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    First, decide it’s time. Then pull together everything you own, tangible, intangible and then decide who you want to have represent you for possibilities while you’re alive (financial, health) and for after you pass.

  • When is it time to plan?

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    When is it time to plan?
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    When a person gets one second after midnight on their 18th birthday – it’s time. It doesn’t matter if you think you own anything, it matters most at this point to appoint someone to help with finances and health if need be – powers of attorney and advanced health directives, and a Last Will is a good thing since we’re never promised tomorrow.

  • Don’t Listen to the people Who Say You’re Too Old

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    Don’t Listen to the people Who Say You’re Too Old



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    I always wanted to be a doctor – thinking medical. Almost 50 years to the day of my high school graduation I became a doctor, albeit a doctor of law.

About London Baker Law, P.A.

We have a unique perspective on estate planning that serves our clients well. We thoroughly review not just your assets and your wishes but your legacy. We ask the questions “What’s in the best interest of this family, how do we achieve those goals and what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?” After answering these key questions, we help you determine the best course of action for your family going forward.

  • estate planning
  • probate
  • elder law
  • healthcare surrogates
  • powers of attorney
  • legal advice and counsel

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