Podcasts

Stewardship of Sisterhood | Podcasts #28

With the celebration of Mother’s Day, certainly a tribute that is memorialized in other fashions throughout the year, stories often come to the forefront of one’s mind that speak to the special bond shared between many a mother and daughter.

Estate Planning – A Wellness Check | Podcasts #27

Life. Hope. Care. Assets. – The Complete Story

Estate Planning – Wellness Check Action

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions as it relates to Estate Planning in the Commonwealth of Virginia, it may be an indication that having a conversation with your estate planning attorney that includes a discussion about the “wellness check” of your estate planning documents will be well worth the time invested.

Life. Hope. Care. Assets. – The Complete Story | Podcasts #26

What challenges are faced by many of my clients? What does the older adult generation contribute to our community. (As related to Elder Law & Estate Planning in the Commonwealth of Virginia, April, 2019.)

Advance Medical Directives Why Now? Why Not | Podcasts #25

In § 54.1-2983 of the Code of Virginia, USA, the procedure for making an advance directive is set forth. “Any adult capable of making an informed decision may, at any time, make a written advance directive to address any or all forms of health care in the event the declarant is later determined to be incapable of making an informed decision.”

As an estate planning attorney, I am frequently afforded a glimpse into the private lives of clients seeking to prepare for the threshold of death. I treasure the sharing of the fears, struggles, and celebrations. Though most of my clients are older adults, as those under fifty seem not to understand how quickly the years may pass, or as hard as the reality may be – that they may not have many years in front of them.

There is a common thread that is expressed…… Click, Listen, and learn more

Senior Swag & Roles in Estate Planning | Podcasts #24

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What is “Senior Swag” and how does it relate to “Roles in Estate Planning” ….. Listen here or subscribe to the complete “Estate Law Center Podcast” series on most popular podcast players.

Traditions Seven Steps When A Loved One Passes | Podcasts #23

As an Estate Planning Attorney, I frequently receive the inquiry, “My loved one has passed, now what?” From the view of how to handle the estate of the decedent in the Commonwealth of Virginia, there are specific approaches and those may run concurrent with family traditions. Here are seven basic steps to consider.

Guardianship Basics & Reality | Podcasts #22

Attorney, Author, & Podcast Host Katherine S. Breckenridge, Esq. (formerly Katherine S. Charapich) shares perspective on Guardianship, Capacity, and Powers of Attorney for Senior Adults in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Executor Roadmap Seven Steps | Podcasts #21

Estate Law Center Attorney Katherine S. Breckenridge, Esq. shares insights in seven steps to be aware of as an Executor / Executrix in the Commonwealth of Virginia (July 2018) including: Qualification of Executor / Executrix, Attending the Appointment for Qualification, Taking on the role of Executor / Executrix, Inventory for the Decedent’s Estate, Accounting for the Decedent’s Estate, Debts and Demands Hearing, and Show Cause Against Distribution & Order of Distribution of the Estate.

Asset Protection & Life Mysteries | Podcasts #20

Before you face a life-altering event, I encourage you to ask yourself if you have adequately protected your interests and put a plan in place in the event you are no longer able to make decisions for your care. Take a thorough look at what assets are part of your estate. Have you protected and controlled those assets for your benefit and use? Have you set forth the distribution of your assets upon your death in a manner that reflects your wishes, which may not be reflective of the distribution default set forth in the Code of Virginia?

Wills and Specific Bequests. Who will Your beneficiaries be? | Podcasts #19

What can be shared is that there was no devise or bequest to any of the children. And, when the nondescript piece of furniture was delivered to the neighbor, inside a drawer was a key with a note attached.

Who Would You Trust? | Podcasts #18

Estate Law Center Podcast | Who Would You Trust

Estate planning documents that reflect the beauty of a relationship . . . A husband recognizing the beauty of motherhood, the loveliness in his aging bride, and the desire to make sure she has protective, estate planning documents in place, seems an appropriate tribute that this day and every day as Mother’s Day.

Pet Trusts in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Podcasts #17

The use of a Pet Trust as a part of an Estate Plan may be a good way to provide care for your pets upon death or incapacitation. Attorney Katherine S. Breckenridge, Esq. shares personal experiences, insights, and reasons to consider adding a Pet Trust to your Estate Plan in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Uncomfortable Truth about Estate Planning for Newlyweds in the Commonwealth of Virginia | Podcasts #16

Virginia Attorney, Author, & Podcast Host Katherine S. Breckenridge, Esq. shares perspective on considerations for Newlyweds & Estate Planning in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA.

To Trust or Not To Trust Estate Law Center Podcast | Podcasts #15

Attorney, Author, & Podcast Host Katherine S. Breckenridge, Esq. shares perspective on the benefits of considering Trusts as part of your Estate Plan in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Protecting your assets for the benefit of your use and distribution per your intent is worth the process of analyzing what estate planning documents as set forth in the Code of Virginia, are advantageous for your protection. Asking questions and investing the time is worth having trust in your estate plan.
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Heroes in Every Day Clothing – Estate Law Center Podcast | Podcasts #14

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As an Estate Planning Attorney, I sit at the feet of heroes daily. These are individuals who, whether they realize it or not, have been like the Samaritan and have stood in the gap for one with wounds, and many have set aside their own plans and ambitions for the care of others. We utilize estate planning documents, and sometimes contracts, to enable these heroes to do good works with authority.