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Start Your Own Family Podcast with these Simple Steps
Episode 11
In this special episode, we step away from legal mechanics and into something deeply personal: the power of capturing family stories. Jill and her daughter April share an episode from their private f…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Start the Senior Care Conversation
Episode 10
In this real and relatable episode, Jill explores the often-avoided topic of senior living and long-term care. She’s joined by senior care consultant Mikelle Rappaport, who breaks down the various ty…
Published on 5 months ago
How to Choose the Right Special Needs Estate Planning Team
Episode 9
In this episode, host Jill Mastroianni continues her conversation with Kristen Lewis, a special needs estate planning attorney. They explore how to build the right team of professionals to support yo…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
A Parents’ Guide to Special Needs Estate Planning
Episode 8
In this episode, Jill welcomes Kristen Lewis, a nationally recognized special needs estate planning attorney, to unpack the critical legal and financial steps families should take to secure the futur…
Published on 6 months ago
What it Takes to Raise a Child with Special Needs
Episode 7
Host Jill Mastroianni sits down with her father, Carmen Mastroianni, to discuss his journey raising her older brother, Dan, who was born with Down syndrome in 1977. Through personal stories and refle…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
What to Know Before Choosing an Executor or Agreeing to Serve as One
Episode 6
What happens after someone passes away? Who handles the logistics, financial matters, and legal steps? In this episode, Jill speaks with Mollie Lacher, a leader in the after-loss services industry, a…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Estate Tax
Episode 5
Taxes can be confusing, but they don’t have to be terrifying. In this solo episode, Jill Mastroianni breaks down estate, inheritance, and gift taxes, helping you separate fact from fiction. Will esta…
Published on 7 months ago
How to Talk to Your Parents about Death
Episode 4
In this episode of The Death Readiness Podcast, Jill is joined by Megan Malick, founder of A New Path, grief and after-loss educator, speaker, and author. Megan shares insights on navigating the comp…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
What Probate Really Means and How to Avoid It
Episode 3
In this episode, Jill is joined by podcast expert Jon Gay, who shares a personal probate challenge his family faced. Together, they dive deep into the complexities of probate, what happens when estat…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Organize and Preserve Your Legacy
Episode 2
In this heartfelt episode, Jill welcomes Julie Ulrich, founder of Organized Legacy, to explore the importance of preserving family stories and legacies before they're lost. Together, they discuss the…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago