12-27-25 Estate Strategies Part 1
Podcasts > Money Matters with Al & Mike
Podcast by Money Matters
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Mike and Al lays out the building blocks of an estate plan - wills vs. revocable living trusts, proper titling, and keeping beneficiary designations current to avoid probate surprises. They stress pairing financial powers of attorney and healthcare directives with your plan so someone you trust can act if you’re incapacitated. Taxes get practical airtime: understanding step-up in basis, when lifetime gifting makes sense, and how to coordinate IRA/401(k) beneficiaries with the overall plan. The takeaway: document your intentions clearly and align accounts, beneficiaries, and legal documents so your wishes are carried out efficiently and tax-smart.
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