Podcast Episodes

Can You Leave Money to Your Dog?

Episode 40

Your dog might run your home, your heart, and your schedule, but legally, he’s still property.
In this episode, Jill explores how to make sure your beloved pets are cared for after you’re gone. From D…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Jane Goodall’s Lessons Matter More Than Ever

Episode 39

In this episode, Jill reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, exploring what it means to “do your little bit” in a world where not everyone starts from the same place. From Jane’s courag…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why you need (or don’t need) a Will

Episode 38

Most people think a Will is the foundation of an estate plan but not everything you own is controlled by it. In this episode, Jill Mastroianni breaks down what a Will actually does (and doesn’t) cove…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why You Don’t Have to Take the Executor Job

Episode 37

Jill unpacks a common misconception: that you have to serve as Executor just because your name appears in a Will. She explains when, and how, you can decline the role while still protecting family re…

Published on 2 months ago

When Deeds Promise to Avoid Probate but Create Chaos

Episode 36

Thinking about using a Ladybird deed (also known as a transfer-on-death deed) to keep your house out of probate? It may sound like the perfect shortcut but it can create more problems than it solves.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why Your Old Will Might Leave Out Your New Baby

Episode 35

Leslie signed her Will five years ago when she had one child. Last year, she had twins. Does her old Will still work—or does it need to be updated? In this episode, Jill answers Leslie’s question and…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How Small Gaps in Your Will Become Big Problems

Episode 34

What happens if you forget to list something in your will, or if two people end up entitled to the same item, like a piece of jewelry? In this episode, Jill takes on two smart questions from her daug…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Your Aging Parents Aren’t Planning and How to Change It

Episode 33

So many of us in the sandwich generation can see our parents’ challenges—mobility issues, memory lapses, financial disorganization—yet struggle to help our parents move beyond the problem to actually…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

6 Steps to Finding the Right Estate Planning Attorney for Your Situation

Episode 32

Finding the right estate planning attorney can feel overwhelming and choosing the wrong one can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. In this Tuesday Triage episode, I walk you through six practic…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Medical Aid in Dying and Assisted Suicide are not the same thing

Episode 31

Charles just turned 90, and he’s asking a question many of us wonder about but rarely say out loud: “What are my options if I want to die with dignity?”

In this Tuesday Triage, Jill unpacks what medic…

Published on 3 months ago