065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: A Valuable Community Resource
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In today’s episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Jody Iorns, Executive Director of the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging (DVFA). DVFA is a nonprofit that has been providing services to seniors in Contra Costa County since 1975. Kirsten and Jody dive into the organization’s history and break down all the benefits and support provided to seniors and their families to maintain quality of life. Where you’re local to the area or not, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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064: Trust Failures: Don’t Let This Happen to You
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with fellow Absolute Trust Counsel attorney Madison Gunn. As a fellow expert, Madison joins Kirsten to discuss some of the most common trust administration failures and what you need to do to avoid these issues with your own estate plan. No matter what stage of the trust administration journey you’re in, you’ll want to listen to this podcast and protect the future of your legacy and your beneficiaries.
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063: Aging in Place: It Takes a Village
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with board-elected president Larry Toy of Lamorinda Village. Lamorinda is a 501(c) (3) non-profit developed as a community-based network of people ages 55 and older that offers support and connections to help older adults stay connected and thriving while aging in place. Larry and Kirsten dive into the programs and services that the village offers as well as how people can join and get involved.
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062: Hiring Home Caregivers: Know the Law
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Jon Babione of Ferber Law. He practices in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims, in the state and federal courts and the office of the Labor Commissioner. Jon and Kirsten discuss the requirements involved, and Jon provides some best practices to follow when hiring a caregiver to avoid any legal issues.
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061: Keys to a Successful Transfer of Wealth
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In this Absolute Trust Talk episode, Kirsten sits down with Richard Del Monte of the Del Monte Group to discuss the underlying reasons why wealth transitions so often fail. They also look at the tools and processes he recommends for families who want to avoid that fate. With more than 35 years of experience, Richard excels in guiding clients through challenging life transitions and finding ways to make seemingly out-of-reach financial goals become a reality.
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060: Navigating the World of Senior Living Communities
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk Live, Kirsten sits down with placement expert Juliane Bigelow, founder of CareQuest, a local placement agency helping families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Listen in to hear a thorough discussion on all the options available, what kind of care is available, general costs, and more. No matter where you are in the planning or decision process, this episode will highlight all the factors you should consider.
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059: Resolving Family Conflict Through Elder Mediation
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Katharina Dress, MA. A mediator and facilitator who specializes in helping families understand each other’s viewpoints, reach an agreement, and ultimately make the best decisions about care and planning for aging loved ones and their families. Listen in to learn more about the issues Katharina sees among family members, what causes tension, and some of the approaches she uses to resolve conflict successfully.
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058: The Importance of Guardianship in Your Estate Plan
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk Live, Kirsten discusses the different types of guardianship in California, the process of guardianship, factors to consider when choosing a guardian, and more. Naming a guarding for your child(ren) and the work that goes along with it is largely misunderstood. Tune in to get the facts and find the right next steps for including guardianship in your estate plan.
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057: Estate Tax Returns: Why You Might Want to File Anyway
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk Live, Kirsten sits down with CPA Margaret Schopp. Margaret’s firm, Schopp & Co., focuses on trust and estate tax returns, including Form 706 for (portability). Listen in as Kirsten and Margaret break down the estate tax return process, discuss how to calculate it, and review the significant benefits as well as some common mistakes to avoid. Even if you don’t meet the current estate tax exemption, you might want to file anyway.
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056: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Senior Parents
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In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk Live, we are thrilled to welcome Seniors Real Estate Specialist Dayna Wilson of Keller Williams. Dayna and her team have over a decade of experience providing comprehensive senior-friendly transition services, handling virtually every facet of the process. Today, she dives into what that process looks like, why and how to start planning now, tips on communicating with parents, and strategies for a successful move.
info_outlineWhen it comes to planning for a young family, whether it is financial or estate planning, it’s never too early to get started. Typically, young families share the same concerns and characteristics. It can be hard to navigate all the tools, information, and strategies that are out there. Many may put planning off or choose a route, not knowing if it’s best for them.
In today’s episode of Absolute Trust Talk, we sit down with Michael Strohl, CFP(R) from Open Advisors, who is an expert in working with young families. You don’t need to have a large investment portfolio to get started, but you do need smart financial advice and know-how when prioritizing. Spoiler alert: it may not be what you think. No matter what stage of planning you are in, Michael’s advice will help get you started down the right path or shift the focus of where it might need to be. Tune in now and share this episode with your friends.
Big Three from Episode #053:
- Get life insurance.
- Make sure your money is going into as many different buckets as possible, purposefully as you cycle through life.
- Besides your 401k, are you doing any systematic investing?
Time-stamped Show Notes:
3:05 – Michael works with a variety of clients but has a specialty with young families in the tech sector. Here he discusses some of the common characteristics he sees when working with these families.
5:43 – Michael discusses how he gets started with a client who’s struggling with financial planning.
6:44 – This is how a young family should prioritize when it comes to financial planning.
9:13 – Often, people leave money on the table or don’t funnel it into the right places to meet their goals – here’s how you may be getting it wrong.
11:30 – How do you get your money in the right place to meet goals?
18:40 – If someone just had a baby, what should they do?
20:42 – How much life insurance should someone have?
22:12 – To sum things up, Michael covers how to prioritize saving in different places.
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