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You’ve seen the scene in movies: the family gathers in a lawyer’s office, the Will is dramatically read aloud, and everyone discovers who inherited what. Real life looks very different.
In this episode, Jill Mastroianni explains what actually happens to a Will after someone dies, who receives a copy, why being an heir-at-law isn’t the same as being a beneficiary, and w...
Should you add your child to your deed or bank account?
It sounds like a simple way to avoid probate or make things easier if you need help later in life. But that estate planning shortcut can create risks you never intended, from exposing your home to your child's creditors to accidentally changing how your estate is distributed.
In this episode, estate plannin...
Have you ever wondered whether a photocopy of your Will is enough?
In this episode of The Death Readiness Podcast, estate planning attorney Jill Mastroianni explains why the answer is often no. You'll learn what happens when an original Will can't be found, why courts may presume it was intentionally destroyed, and how that one missing document can completely change wh...
The biggest obstacle to estate planning isn't procrastination. It's confusion and overwhelm. In this episode, Jill shares why she changed the way she practices law, the surprising lesson a surgeon taught her about communication, and why helping clients understand their estate plan is just as important as drafting excellent legal documents. Through stories about a graphic desi...
Losing someone you love is hard enough. Figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming.
In this episode, estate planning attorney Jill Mastroianni sits down with estate administration expert Mollie Lacher to discuss the practical realities of settling someone's affairs after death. From securing a vacant home and locating hidden assets to navigating customer servic...