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Author: Christopher Small

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Estate Planning Strategies is a podcast dedicated to everything estate planning, including: wills, trusts, guardians, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, legacy, wealth creation, asset protection, estate taxes, generation skipping taxes, income taxes, charitable giving, charitable trusts, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, life insurance trusts, IRA trusts. If it's estate planning related, we'll be talking about it.
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Friendly Reminder that Testamentary Trusts are Trash. πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Do Spouses Need Medical Powers of Attorney? πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Mortgages and Inherited Real Estate πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Are Trusts Just for Rich People (question mark) πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Contract Law Spendthrift Trusts - Everything You Need to Know (reaction) πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Do Handwritten Wills Work? πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Do Not Give Your House to Your Kids While Alive! πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
What Happens if You Die Without a Will? πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Married? Significant other? Don't forget this! πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
What to do if you're uncertain about your estate planning. πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Where (and where not) to store your estate plan πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Revocable trusts DO NOT give you asset protection πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
The Biggest Misunderstanding About WA Estate Taxes πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Revocable Trusts Don't Have Separate Tax Returns πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Real Estate Anonymity with Revocable Trusts πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
You don't need a Wyoming LLC for asset protection! πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Putting Rental Property in a Trust - Lender Rules πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
Medicaid Liens and Inherited Real Estate πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
How to Give More Than $19K Per Year With No Estate Tax Return πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
The Right Time to Think About Medicaid Planning πŸ”₯ Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning πŸ”₯ Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬β–¬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.
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