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How to Stop the Family Camp from Splitting Siblings
Episode 47
Jill breaks down why family camps, cottages, and vacation homes become the most emotionally charged and conflict-prone assets families try to pass do…
5 months, 1 week ago
How to Give Money Without Triggering Gift Tax
Episode 46
This Tuesday Triage episode breaks down how gift tax actually works, when a gift must be reported to the IRS, and why most people won’t owe gift tax …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can you Inherit from Someone You Killed (or Tried to Kill)?
Episode 45
In this episode, Jill explores one of the most fascinating intersections of true crime and estate law: the slayer statute. She dives into a real 2025…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Avoiding the Hidden Tax Trap in Lifetime Gifts
Episode 44
Jill unpacks one of the most misunderstood estate-planning tools: the irrevocable trust. Using a real-world scenario, she explains how transferring a…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How Hosting This Podcast Taught Me to Face Grief
Episode 43
This week’s Tuesday Triage isn’t about someone else’s question—it’s about Jill’s.
After losing her Uncle Charlie, Jill reflects on how a previous gues…
6 months ago
How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help at Home
Episode 42
Talking with your aging parents about getting help at home, or possibly moving, can feel impossible. How do you bring it up without overstepping, cau…
6 months ago
Why Losing Your Original Will Could Cost Your Family Everything
Episode 41
This week’s Tuesday Triage question comes from Jazmine in New Jersey. She believed she had “filed” her Will with her attorney until she discovered he…
6 months, 1 week ago
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 be…
6 months, 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 every…
6 months, 2 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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago