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The Legacy Planning Show

Learn how to make the most of your legacy planning strategies with The Legacy Planning Show. Real, useful information for everyday people that can be translated into daily life and thought. We will bring on Special Guests to help us explain what is it we see happening out in the real world and provide ideas for the “Average Joe” to take home and put to use.
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Trustee and Executor Job Descriptions

Losing a loved one is never easy. Taking care of the final documents, bank accounts and settling the estate could not come at a more emotionally challenging time. The process doesn’t need to be complex, but in most cases, it is. Here are some solutions to make your heirs on Your Retirement Playbook easier! Call now to schedule your complimentary Next Steps Meeting at 800-928-4001 or learn more at www.yourlifeafterwork.com . Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www...

Sep 09, 202213 min

The Difference Between Trustee, Successor Trustee, and More

Challenges that arise inside of the financial world can be complex. For example, what is the difference between a trustee and a successor trustee or executor? What are the job duties for all the positions inside your Legacy Plan? On Your Retirement Playbook, we will discuss various job duties and responsibilities. Call now to schedule your complimentary Next Steps meeting at 800-928-4001 or learn more at www.yourlifeafterwork.com. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page...

Aug 25, 202213 min

Tax Diversification For Your Legacy Plan

All beneficiaries are not equal, and it is the same for assets! Tax diversification in your legacy plan is a great thing! You worked hard for the retirement you want, and you want to enjoy it, but once you have passed on, who gets it, and how should they use it? Call now to schedule your complimentary Next Steps meeting at 800-928-4001 or learn more at www.yourlifeafterwork.com . Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join ...

Aug 19, 202213 min

Creating Your Letter Of Intention - Legacy Planning and Estate Planning

It is difficult to speak when you are no longer here. A letter of intention gives your family the easiest opportunity to fulfill your wishes after you are gone. Join us on Your Retirement Playbook to learn more. Call us at 800-928-4001 to schedule Your Next Steps meeting, or visit www.yourlifeafterwork.com to learn more. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTid...

Aug 09, 202213 min

Financial Planning With The End In Mind. Part 2

Many people think of gifting their assets once they have passed away, but what about when you still live? Find out the most efficient way to gift from your assets while you are still living so you can witness the impact of your generosity. Resources "Gifting Effectively: Don't Forget Taxes and Investments!" Gifting Effectively: Don't Forget Taxes and Investments! - The Financial Enhancement Group (yourlifeafterwork.com) "Leaving A Legacy Part 2", article by Joe Clark, CFP Leaving A Legacy, Part ...

Feb 25, 202213 min

Financial Planning With The End In Mind. Part 1

Many people think of gifting their assets once they have passed away, but what about when you still live? Find out the most efficient way to gift from your assets while you are still living so you can witness the impact of your generosity on this segment of Consider This Program. Resources "Trusts, QCDs, & the Death Benefit" Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP 9.29.18 Trusts, QCDs, & the Death Benefit - The Financial Enhancement Group (yourlifeafterwork.com) Connect with Financial ...

Feb 23, 202212 min

Is Incremental Incapacitation Going To Affect You? (with special guest Tom Hurley, J.D.)

Find out how to love and protect your future self and the ones you love with some brand-new strategies from the Financial Enhancement Group and Financial Enhancement Group Trust Services team! Resources "Incapacitation is part of our reality, and you can plan for it." article by Grant Soliven, AIF Incapacitation is part of our reality, and you can plan for it. - The Financial Enhancement Group (yourlifeafterwork.com) "Don't Just Plan For The Metaphorical Hit By A Bus – Fading Away" Consider This...

Feb 16, 202213 min

Are You Hurting Your Beneficiaries By Leaving Them A Gift?

You probably love your kids all the same, but even my brother and I, who appear very much alike, are very different individuals. Not all beneficiaries are the same, and not all your assets are equal. Find out who to give what and when on Consider This Program today. Call 800-928-4001 or email us at talktofeg@yourlifeafterwork.com to schedule your complimentary Next Steps meeting today. Taxes play a bigger part for your beneficiaries than you think. Taxes play a bigger part for your beneficiaries...

Feb 02, 202214 min

What Does Fading Away Mean For You, Your Family And Your Legacy

10% of us die….the other 90% fade away. It is likely your estate planning documents have the same challenges that mine did. What should you consider, and what are we doing about it at the Financial Enhancement Group? Find out on Consider This Program. Call 800-928-4001 or email us at talktofeg@yourlifeafterwork.com to schedule your complimentary Next Steps meeting today. Incapacitation is part of our reality, and you can plan for it. Incapacitation is part of our reality, and you can plan for it...

Jan 13, 202214 min

Prepare For Cognitive Decline

Most estate documents lay out the plan for what happens when you die – how can you make sure your wishes are maintained when you are cognitively declining? Do you need formal estate documents? Why or why not? Go to yourlifeafterwork.com/fadingaway for more educational content on this topic. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.y...

Jan 05, 202214 min

Don’t Just Plan For The Metaphorical “Hit By A Bus” - Fading Away

It isn't easy talking about death. But it is even harder talking about fading away. Having proper estate documents and planning is key to leaving a legacy, but it is more important when your money has to take care of you when you are one sandwich short of a picnic. Incremental Incapacitation- Joe's article "Leaving A Legacy, Part Four, The Problems with Incapacitation" - The Financial Enhancement Group (yourlifeafterwork.com) Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at w...

Dec 24, 202113 min

It Is Never Too Early For Legacy Planning, But It Can Be Too Late

Leaving a legacy is important to many families. However, taking the time and energy to make sure you and your family are taken care of isn't easy to set aside. Unfortunately, you can wait too long, and this can have devastating results. Grant's article Incapacitation is part of our reality, and you can plan for it. - The Financial Enhancement Group (yourlifeafterwork.com) Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Face...

Dec 21, 202113 min

Why Family Trustees May Not Be The Way To Go

A conflict of interest anytime a decision is made could benefit or harm the one making the decision. When you name a child or any beneficiary of your estate as the financial trustee, you are putting them in a difficult place – a definite conflict of interest. There is a better solution. Join Consider This Program for the inside scoop on our legacy strategy. Find more about trusts and trustees on our website, including this segment yourlifeafterwork.com/your-successor-trustee-makes-all-the-differ...

Nov 11, 202114 min

How To Be Charitable NOW vs. After You Are Gone

Feeling compelled to be charitable is a wonderful calling. You want your charity to get the most out of your gift, and we want you to get the biggest bang for your contribution. That “bang” is delivered with strategic tax planning. When should you give and how? Find out on Consider This Program. Find more information here: yourlifeafterwork.com/making-the-most-of-your-charitable-donations Call 800-928-4001 or email us at talktofeg@yourlifeafterwork.com to schedule your complimentary Next Steps m...

Nov 09, 202113 min

Coming Back From The Grave - What You Can Do Today To Haunt Your Family Later

Leaving things dangling in the night can cause your family more turmoil than the family ghost. Some things will last longer than you do. They can hurt, help or haunt. What is your strategy? Find out what you need to clean up and cut out of your final documents and estate plan on Consider This Program. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our websi...

Nov 05, 202113 min

End Of Life Planning

As we age, how should our assets be titled? What do we need to know that we don't know? Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@yourlifeafterwork.com...

Nov 04, 202113 min

Wills, Trusts And Successor Trustees

Who have you named to be in charge of your trust and will? Do they know their responsibilities? Do they have your battle plan to transfer your legacy ready to go? Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@your...

Oct 22, 202114 min

Preparing For The Death Of A Spouse

Losing a spouse is traumatic emotionally, but it can also be a financial disaster. What things do you need to consider in the next 30 days, six months and next year. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@y...

Oct 21, 202113 min

The Most Important Lesson We Never Taught Our Children

We don’t get do-overs in life. What should you teach your children about money regardless of their age? We care for our children. We care about our children. What do you wish you had taught them that you missed? Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a ca...

Oct 05, 202112 min

IRA’s Have Changed. Have Your Beneficiaries Or Your Situation Changed?

Insurance companies will tell you most beneficiaries are deceased or incapacitated. Don't wreck your financial legacy. There is a better way. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@yourlifeafterwork.com...

Oct 01, 202113 min

Pt. 2 What happens when you are no longer the right person to make the most critical decisions?

Have you ever met anyone lost who didn't know they were lost? What happens when it is you? We will use an actual life case study to help you understand the risks you face and how to get ahead of them. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-9...

Sep 29, 202113 min

Pt. 1 What happens when you are no longer the right person to make the most critical decisions?

Somebody slipped - weren't quite who they were the day before. Mental, physical, financial, and emotional. What are the first signs to look out for? Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@yourlifeafterwork....

Sep 28, 202112 min

Successor Trustees - The Obligations And The Liability

With absolute power comes absolute liability. Learn what it takes to be a successor trustee on Consider This Program. Many family members find out, often too late, that they are trustees of an estate. And with this great power comes incredible responsibility and potential liability. And for many of us, this is not a job we were trained to do. We will highlight the trustee's obligations and why you might want to bring a professional on board. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Fa...

Sep 10, 202113 min

Inheritance And The Tax Rules You Need To Make Sure They Know

We all talk about financial readiness, but are your beneficiaries prepared for what comes next? What do your heirs need to know about your assets and their future? Join us on Consider This Program to find out. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call...

Aug 31, 202112 min

Trusts And Trustees Are More Important Than You May Think

What is a trust, and do you need one? Those are two frequent questions we get asked when working with families. Trusts are powerful estate documents that help care for you when you are still around but do not have all your mental faculties. And they assist in passing on your wishes after you are gone. We will dive deeper into needing a trust on Consider This Program. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook ...

Aug 24, 202112 min

Why You Should Monitor Your Aging Parents’ Finances And How To Do It (with Special Guest Cameron Huddleston)

If your parents are starting to show signs that they're not as on top of their finances as they used to be, how can you get more involved without looking like you're trying to come in and take over? Expert Cameron Huddleston will join us as she discusses her book, “Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk.” Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at ...

Aug 03, 202127 min

Retirement Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint

It's the final countdown. Will you be ready? Join us on Consider This Program to find out! Being ahead at half-time may be encouraging, but the game is far from over. Where will you be financially when the last seconds go off of the clock? Tune into this segment to learn more. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwo...

Jul 30, 202113 min

Teaching Our Children (No Matter How Old) Good Money Habits

Set your kids up for financial success in every phase of finance. Learn how on Consider This Program. Educating your children on personal finance does not always happen at school. Setting them up for a better financial future starts with understanding the basics. For example, why is it important to save? How do they save? Who is the IRS, and why do they take your money? Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebo...

Jul 21, 202113 min

5 Critical Elements for Legacy Planning

Learn how the critical elements of planning need to be used together, and not done in silos. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@yourlifeafterwork.com...

Jul 02, 202113 min

Importance Of A Trust And Trustees

Estate documents are important. But knowing who your trustee is, and communicating with them about their duty, might matter more. Connect with Financial Enhancement Group: Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FinancialEnhancementGroup Join our Facebook Group at www.yourlifeafterwork.com/FinancialTidbits Visit our website at www.yourlifeafterwork.com We would love to answer your questions on air! Give us a call at 800-928-4001 or send them to TalkToFEG@yourlifeafterwork.com...

Jun 30, 202113 min
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