Estate Plans Are Not Just for the Rich. Why EVERYONE Needs an Estate Plan.

18/09/2024 42 min

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Episode Synopsis

Estate Plans are not Just for the Rich. Why EVERYONE Needs an Estate Plan feat. Ryan Rasmussen, CFP
What does an estate plan include? Why is it important to start planning now? Through real-life narratives, examples, and facts, Ryan Rasmussen, CFP, takes you through what an estate plan is and why EVERYONE needs to have one. We aren’t all guaranteed a tomorrow and taking control of the “What Ifs” in life can help protect your assets and how your family is taken care of during a stressful time. Ryan specializes in retirement and wealth management and serves as the Assistant Director of Gift and Estate Planning for the University of Georgia.

This episode covers:

Estate planning and legal documents: power of
attorney, last will and testament, and other directives
Common estate planning mistakes made: not updating your beneficiaries and more
Special situations: inheritance, assets left out
of wills, dependents with disabilities
Protecting yourself from scams


Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:39 – Ryan Rasmussen’s Journey:
Financial & Estate Planning
02:59 – How Financial, Retirement, & Estate Planning
Intersect
06:01 – Estate Planning Explained: Who it Benefits &
When to Start
11:27 – Unexpected Death in Active Service: 3 Things to
Consider
17:02 – Life Events Affecting Wills, Trusts, & Power of
Attorneys
22:25 – Solutions for Physical Possessions Not Captured in Wills
26:38 – Steps to Take When Receiving an Inheritance
31:29 – Planning for Dependents with Disabilities
33:32 – Common Mistakes Made in Estate Planning
36:25 – Protection Against Estate Planning Scams
39:26 – Contact Info & Final Thoughts
41:21 – Outro

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Host: Everett Crockett
Guest: Ryan Rasmussen, CFP
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