Estate Planning expert Jim Burch explains who doesn't need to worry about setting up a trust as well as the 5 benefits to setting up a trust for those who would consider this as part of their estate plan.

Jim Burch is the owner of Easy Legal Planning. He is has been helping families put together their estate plans for over 20 years and you can reach him at EasyLegalPlanning.com or service@easylegalplanning.com

He explains:

▫️Who doesn't need a trust, but should still think about their plan

▫️The 5 benefits of a trust vs a will

▫️How to go about setting up a revocable living trust.

Important Links:

▫️Estate Planning 101 Video

https://youtu.be/nkFQmsdCW-I

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:15 Who Doesn't Need a Trust

01:26 Trust vs Estate Plan

1:52 Why A Trust Does Make Sense

3:05 Avoiding Probate

6:45 Privacy Concerns

8:27 Control Over Estate

12:45 Plan A, B, & C

17:05 Organization and Ease

20:22 Where to Get Help

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This video is for education purposes only.It does not constitute legal advice for your specific situation.

CPA and tax expert Daniel Astleford shares a simple story of a retiree who got spooked by the news and decided to pull all retirement investments. This triggered a steep and expensive tax bill for this individual who used the money and didn't share what they had done with their advisors. When the tax man came calling, they didn't have enough to cover their tax liabilities.

Daniel Astleford is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and runs his own accounting firm.

HERE IS WHERE TO FIND DANIEL:

Website: https://danielthecpa.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-astleford/

He explains:

▫️Why listening to the wrong people can cost you thousands

▫️Basic tax planning tips

▫️How a tax professional can plan and help you keep more of your money

▫️What working with a tax professional looks like.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:04 Building a Team Around You

03:52 The Big Retirement Mistake

06:38 The Tax Consequences

11:36 It Could Have Been Reversed

12:52 Silent Destruction of Finances

15:40 Strategy 1: 3-Year Plan

19:06 Strategy 2: 4-Year Plan

21:32 When a CPA Makes Sense

27:34 Where to Get Help

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Financial expert Zacc Call details how small, weekly financial checkpoints can completely transform your relationship with money and help you have Your Best Financial Year. Zacc Call is a financial advisor and the President of Capita Financial Network. He is an expert in financial and retirement planning. He and his team have produced a weekly task list covering 8 financial categories that act as simple checkpoints to ensure your finances are in order. He has his own YouTube channel called Zacc Call | Money Education.He explains:▫️Why financial conversations can feel so overwhelming▫️The "Your Best Financial Year" program and how it works▫️How small weekly habits can shape financial freedom▫️The hidden secret of overnight success. *hint* It's not overnight.HERE IS WHERE TO GO FOR "YOUR BEST FINANCIAL YEAR"https://www.capitafinancialnetwork.com/your-best-financial-yearImportant Links:▫️The 7 Prosperity Projects BOOK:https://amzn.to/4dvxWgA▫️The 7 Prosperity Projects VIDEO:https://youtu.be/voWbWZ9tu04▫️How small weekly habits can shape financial freedom▫️The hidden secret of overnight success. *hint* It's not overnight.⏱ Timestamps:00:00 Intro 00:28 My Best Financial Year: FOMO01:18 The "Your Best Financial Year" Program03:16 7 Prosperity Projects vs YBFY Program6:08 8 Components of Financial Planning10:14 How to Get It and The Cost13:01 Example: Estate Planning Tasks18:40 Example: Investment Balance Tasks23:50 Example: Cash Flow Management Tasks27:48 Where Your Focus Rests29:21 Why Does Zacc Do This?35:35 More Detailed Breakdown of The Program37:39 Starting This Program38:07 First 4 Weeks44:08 Your Turn to ShareFollow Zacc:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ZaccMoneyEducationWebsite - https://www.capitafinancialnetwork.com/YBFY Weekly Newsletter Sign Up - https://www.capitafinancialnetwork.com/your-best-financial-yearThe Retirement Nerds:⬜️ Join The Retirement Nerds circle here - https://theretirementnerds.com/⬜️ Join the Monthly Retirement Nerds Newsletter here - https://theretirementnerds.com/newsletter/Disclosure: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for personal advice from Capita. This is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that investment objectives will be achieved. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, including the loss of money invested. Therefore it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, including the investments or investment strategies recommended or proposed by Capita will be profitable. Further, Capita does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax professional for advice prior to implementing any strategies discussed during this podcast. Certain information discussed during this podcast is based upon forward-looking statements, information and opinions, including descriptions of anticipated market changes and expectations of future activity. Capita believes that such statements, information and opinions are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions. However, forward-looking statements, information and opinions are inherently uncertain and actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, information, and opinions. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

Retirees need to keep both Tax Consequences AND Investment Preparation Strategies in mind when planning for a big purchase.

There are tax-efficient and investment-efficient ways to make these purchases along with other implications like your future Medicare premiums to keep in mind.

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0:00 Question from Joe

0:25 What is a "Big" Purchase?

1:55 Tax vs Investments

3:48 Tax Strategy #

1 9:31 Tax Strategy #2

11:04 IRA vs 401k Differences

17:14 Tax Strategy #3

23:11 Tax Strategy #4

29:45 Tax Strategy #5

43:00 Tax Strategy #6

49:01 Medicare Implications

51:50 Moving To Investment Prep

53:55 Investment Prep #1

59:48 Investment Prep #2

1:03:50 Investment Prep #3

1:08:52 Important Other Resources

1:12:15 Where to Get Help

OTHER VIDEOS REFERENCED IN THIS ONE:

https://youtu.be/tlYcUx2a2G4

https://youtu.be/NxH2jHzZwFo

https://youtu.be/Q82iDCI_lZg

https://youtu.be/RODrPaJ-xNU

https://youtu.be/VHHNYdpVwrU

https://youtu.be/flCDgSy25e0

https://youtu.be/8uC1lgkZUWE

ZACC'S FINANCIAL CHANNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/@ZaccMoneyEducation

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https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

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Disclosure:

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for personal advice from Capita. This is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that investment objectives will be achieved. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, including the loss of money invested. Therefore it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, including the investments or investment strategies recommended or proposed by Capita will be profitable.

Further, Capita does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax professional for advice prior to implementing any strategies discussed during this podcast. Certain information discussed during this podcast is based upon forward-looking statements, information and opinions, including descriptions of anticipated market changes and expectations of future activity. Capita believes that such statements, information and opinions are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions. However, forward-looking statements, information and opinions are inherently uncertain and actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, information, and opinions. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

In this interview, I talk with the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance - Dean Cameron - who is standing up to major Medicare Advantage insurance companies. These companies are eliminating commissions for Medicare agents and brokers, making it harder than ever for beneficiaries to get qualified, personalized help during the Annual Enrollment Period.

Watch this video for more background on the problem:

https://youtu.be/FpfTE-hsJag

We cover:

• What insurance companies are doing to steer seniors

• How this impacts retirees trying to choose a plan

• What states like Idaho and others are doing to fight back

• The growing concern about access and transparency in Medicare

If you're on Medicare or helping a loved one with coverage, this will help you stay informed and prepared. You deserve clear, unbiased guidance—not confusion and corporate greed.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Dean Cameron

0:38 Steering Issues In Medicare

5:28 How Companies Bid Plans

6:55 Unfair Practices

9:40 Why it Matters for Seniors

14:45 What States Are Getting Involved

20:16 CMS' Intervention Wish List

22:36 Carriers Strong-Arming Agents

25:05 Does it Get Worse Next Year?

27:19 Director Cameron's Ideal Outcome

31:08 How You Can Help

35:29 Director Cameron's Perspective

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Federal Disclaimer:

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.

In this episode of The Retirement Nerds, Erik Soderborg and Zacc Call walk you through Zacc’s brand new Net Worth Calculator tool — a simple but powerful way to understand where you stand financially.

DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHEET FOR FREE HERE:

https://theretirementnerds.com/networthcalculator/

OTHER FREE DOWNLOADS:

https://theretirementnerds.com/free-downloads/

ZACC'S CHANNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/@ZaccMoneyEducation

RELATED VIDEOS:

https://youtu.be/NxH2jHzZwFo

https://youtu.be/voWbWZ9tu04

https://youtu.be/8uC1lgkZUWE

In this video we go over:

How to calculate your net worth using assets and liabilities

Why tracking net worth is critical for financial planning

How to use this calculator to monitor progress and spot red flags

Real-world examples of how to input your information

Tips for improving your net worth over time

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or preparing for retirement, this video will give you a clear, data-driven way to measure your financial health.

📌 Download the calculator, follow along, and take control of your money!

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro to the Calculator

2:54 Net Worth Statement

6:00 Saving as PDF

7:30 Step 1: The Setup

14:30 Step 2: Data Entry

31:50 Tony and Pepper Stark Examples

40:55 Step 3: Net Worth Statement Functionality

43:16 Reason #1 to Know Net Worth

45:17 Reason #2 to Know Net Worth

46:29 Reason #3 to Know Net Worth

46:56 Reason #4 to Know Net Worth

47:51 Reason #5 to Know Net Worth

48:35 Step 4: Net Worth Charts

56:58 Where to Get Help

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Disclosure:

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for personal advice from Capita. This is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that investment objectives will be achieved. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, including the loss of money invested. Therefore it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, including the investments or investment strategies recommended or proposed by Capita will be profitable. Further, Capita does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax professional for advice prior to implementing any strategies discussed during this podcast. Certain information discussed during this podcast is based upon forward-looking statements, information and opinions, including descriptions of anticipated market changes and expectations of future activity. Capita believes that such statements, information and opinions are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions. However, forward-looking statements, information and opinions are inherently uncertain and actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, information, and opinions. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

Thinking of contributing to a Roth IRA or doing a Roth conversion? Before you do, make sure you’re not falling into one of the 16 most common mistakes people make.

In this episode of The Retirement Nerds, Erik Soderborg sits down with Zacc Call to break down critical errors that could cost you more in taxes, hurt your retirement income strategy, or derail your financial plan altogether.

📌 In this video:

When Roth conversions hurt more than they help

The tax trap of “bracket creep”

Why Roth isn’t always right for high earners

Mistakes with timing, Medicare premiums (IRMAA), and Social Security

Roth rules most investors overlook

Contribution vs conversion confusion explained

Smart strategies to get Roth right

If you're serious about tax-efficient retirement planning, this is must-watch content.

Here is where you can download the Social Security Taxability Worksheet for free:https://theretirementnerds.com/social-security-worksheet/

Zacc's Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@ZaccMoneyEducation

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https://youtu.be/QXC0j1O-eAg

https://youtu.be/-ifv6Y6migk

https://youtu.be/ZetbFdEqi2A

https://youtu.be/Q82iDCI_lZg

https://youtu.be/VHHNYdpVwrU

https://youtu.be/NxH2jHzZwFo

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro Teaser

0:25 Data over Dogma

3:26 Mistake #1

5:48 Mistake #2

10:52 Mistake #3

15:47 Mistake #4

19:35 Mistake #5

21:21 Mistake #6

21:43 Mistake #7

24:52 Mistake #8

27:05 Mistake #9

29:32 Mistake #10

34:30 Mistake #11

43:21 Mistake #12

44:57 Mistake #13

48:10 Mistake #14

48:57 Mistake #15

53:33 Mistake #16

59:33 Where to Get Help

1:00:30 3 People Who Benefit

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Disclosure:

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for personal advice from Capita. This is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that investment objectives will be achieved. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, including the loss of money invested. Therefore it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, including the investments or investment strategies recommended or proposed by Capita will be profitable. Further, Capita does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax professional for advice prior to implementing any strategies discussed during this podcast. Certain information discussed during this podcast is based upon forward-looking statements, information and opinions, including descriptions of anticipated market changes and expectations of future activity. Capita believes that such statements, information and opinions are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions. However, forward-looking statements, information and opinions are inherently uncertain and actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, information, and opinions. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

In this interview, Erik Soderborg sits down with estate planning expert Jim Burch to answer one of the most common (and important) legal questions:

When should you update your will or trust?

Whether you already have an estate plan in place or you're wondering if it's time to revisit it, Jim outlines the key life events, financial changes, and family situations that should trigger a review or amendment of your trust or will.

Here is the Estate Planning 101 Video for more background:

https://youtu.be/nkFQmsdCW-I

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OTHER ESTATE PLANNING VIDEOS:

https://youtu.be/vLC0I19mWNU

https://youtu.be/jaKuNJsLSX4

https://youtu.be/cx8ySoE54Es

📌 Topics covered in this video:

How often should you update your estate plan?

What events require a trust or will amendment?

Do you need to update your trust after buying a home or having a child?

Common mistakes people make by waiting too long

The difference between amending and restating a trust

If you want to keep your estate plan current and legally effective, this video is essential viewing.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro

1:12 Changing a Trust

1:44 Restated Amendment

2:26 Ensuring it is Funded

3:18 What Changes Over Time

4:15 State-Specific Considerations

6:35 What Triggers Needing an Amendment

10:07 Process to do an Amendment

11:31 Costs to do this

12:55 Simple Amendment

13:29 Things that DON'T need an Amendment

16:28 Changing Trustee Implications

18:19 Where to Get Help

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Legal Disclaimer:This is not legal advice. Consult with an estate planning professional before making changes or decisions around your will, trust, or other estate planning documents.