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New Episode Just Dropped!Ever wonder what really happens when families skip estate planning? Or how one attorney is chan...
06/26/2025

New Episode Just Dropped!
Ever wonder what really happens when families skip estate planning? Or how one attorney is changing the game completely?
Our founder Jon Braddock chats with Paul Yokabitus — estate planning attorney, dad, and founder of multiple firms in North Carolina, including the top-rated Cary Estate Planning.

In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares… and How to Avoid Them, Paul shares:
💥 The biggest planning disasters he's seen
💡 How he built a team of 40+ and four firms
🚫 Why his offices don’t upsell or surprise clients with fees
🧠 Tips for families AND attorneys to avoid costly mistakes

Whether you're planning for the future or helping others do it, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Tune in here: https://youtu.be/2P9T6P0d3gU
https://youtu.be/2P9T6P0d3gU

In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares...and How to Avoid Them, I sit down with Paul Yokabitus — a powerhouse estate planning attorney and entrepreneu...

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Jon Braddock is joined by the amazing Laura Cowan—estate planning attorney, CPA, and author of t...
06/12/2025

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE:
Jon Braddock is joined by the amazing Laura Cowan—estate planning attorney, CPA, and author of the bestseller Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution.

We talk about:
👉 What may have gone wrong with Gene Hackman & Jimmy Buffett’s estates
👉 The costly legal issues their families may now face
👉 The BIGGEST mistake everyday families make with estate planning
👉 How Laura built a wildly successful virtual law firm (and now helps others do the same!)

Whether you're a lawyer, a business owner, or someone thinking about the legacy you leave behind—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Click here to listen now: https://youtu.be/gra_F36QAwg


https://youtu.be/gra_F36QAwg

What do Gene Hackman and Jimmy Buffett have in common—aside from legendary careers? Sadly, both left behind estates that are reportedly causing legal headach...

💔 A Mother’s Heartbreak Turned Mission—Estate Planning Lessons You Need to HearMary Ann Wehr never planned on becoming a...
02/18/2025

💔 A Mother’s Heartbreak Turned Mission—Estate Planning Lessons You Need to Hear
Mary Ann Wehr never planned on becoming an estate planning attorney. But when her 33-year-old son, James, a firefighter and paramedic, died in the line of duty, she was thrust into a legal nightmare.
James had no estate plan. His family was left fighting through probate, dealing with financial burdens, and struggling to navigate the legal system—while grieving his loss.

Mary Ann saw firsthand how bad estate planning (or no planning at all) can devastate families.
That’s why she made it her mission to help families avoid this nightmare.
🎧 In my latest podcast episode, Mary Ann shares:
✔️ The painful reality of what happens when estate planning fails
✔️ The biggest mistakes families make—and how to avoid them
✔️ The one step you can take TODAY to protect your loved ones
💡 If you have a family, this is a must-listen. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
🎧 Listen now: 👇
⬇️ Tag a friend who needs to hear this!

What happens when estate planning fails at the worst possible moment? In this powerful episode of Estate Planning Nightmares... and How to Avoid Them, I sit ...

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨What happens when a family fights over an estate? Or when someone passes away with no clea...
02/11/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨

What happens when a family fights over an estate? Or when someone passes away with no clear heirs? In the latest episode of Estate Planning Nightmares... and How to Avoid Them, I sit down with attorney Roberto Seda of Seda Law Firm PLLC to share TWO real-life probate disasters:

😱 A sibling dispute turned a simple probate into a costly legal battle—dragging on for over a year and draining nearly 40% of the estate’s value.

🤯 An elderly woman died with no estate plan, leading to an unbelievable search that uncovered 65 heirs!

Don’t let this happen to your family. Learn how to avoid these nightmares by tuning in today!

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/EIa31maKqzY
Tag a friend who needs to hear this! 👇

In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares... and How to Avoid Them, Jon Braddock sits down with attorney Roberto Seda to discuss two shocking probate cas...

🎉 New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎉We're thrilled to share our founder, Jon Braddock's conversation with Attorney Libby Ban...
01/18/2025

🎉 New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎉

We're thrilled to share our founder, Jon Braddock's conversation with Attorney Libby Banks from The Law Office of Libby Banks on the latest episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid Them!
Libby is an estate planning expert with a passion for helping families avoid the heartbreak and headaches of poor planning.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ The essentials of a solid estate plan.
✅ Misconceptions about wills and trusts.
✅ How to plan for individuals without close family.
✅ Practical steps you can take today to protect your legacy.

Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring discussion!
Click below to listen in 🎧 👇

If you know someone who needs to hear this, tag them below or share this post! Let’s help more people take control of their futures.


In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid Them, host Jon Braddock sits down with Attorney Libby Banks, owner of The Law Office of Libby ...

✨ New Podcast Episode is LIVE! ✨Jon Braddock  had the pleasure of speaking with Michael DeLon, a  #1 Amazon Best-Selling...
11/20/2024

✨ New Podcast Episode is LIVE! ✨
Jon Braddock had the pleasure of speaking with Michael DeLon, a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author and America’s Foremost Authority on Credibility Marketing, on the latest episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid Them.

Michael shared his moving story of helping a friend’s widow through the chaos of estate planning—a story that inspired his book, Walking with Your Widow. 💔

We also discussed:
👉 How our Legacy Vault platform helps families during difficult transitions.
👉 Why everyone has a book inside them and how Michael helps professionals turn their expertise into a published work—no writing required!
👉 The power of a book to establish credibility, attract clients, and grow your business.
💬 Have you ever thought about writing a book? Let me know in the comments!

In this powerful episode of Estate Planning Nightmaresand How to Avoid Them, I sit down with Michael DeLon, #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author and America’s Forem...

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸This Veterans Day, we are honored to release a special episode of Estate Planning Nightmares ded...
11/11/2024

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
This Veterans Day, we are honored to release a special episode of Estate Planning Nightmares dedicated to our veterans and active-duty military. In this episode, Jon Braddock discusses why estate planning is crucial for military families, who often face unique challenges from deployments to complex benefits.

To our veterans and active-duty members – thank you for your service.
This one’s for you! 🙏

https://youtu.be/unNJwY-Aou8

"This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to our veterans andactive-duty members with an episode dedicated to the importance of estate planning for military familie...

🔔 New Podcast Episode! 🔔Join Jon Braddock for another insightful episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid ...
11/07/2024

🔔 New Podcast Episode! 🔔

Join Jon Braddock for another insightful episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid Them! This time, he is speaking with Medicare expert Kylee Mollotte of Annuity Fundamentals, who’s helping us unravel the connection between Medicare planning and your estate.

Kylee dives into:
➡️ Avoiding common Medicare pitfalls
➡️ The importance of a personalized approach
➡️ How healthcare choices impact your financial

Whether you’re navigating Medicare options yourself or supporting loved ones, this episode is full of tips to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Don’t miss it!
🎧 Check it out here:

In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares and How to Avoid Them, we’re joined by Medicare and financial services expert Kylee Mollotte. With a background...

💬 Talk Isn’t Cheap: The Importance of End-of-Life Conversations 💬It’s not always easy to bring up end-of-life wishes, bu...
11/01/2024

💬 Talk Isn’t Cheap: The Importance of End-of-Life Conversations 💬

It’s not always easy to bring up end-of-life wishes, but having these conversations can be one of the greatest gifts we give to our loved ones. ❤️ In my latest blog, I explore why these talks are so valuable—not only for clarifying wishes around healthcare, finances, and important documents but also for strengthening family bonds and reducing stress down the line.

Starting the conversation doesn’t have to be intimidating! Here are a few tips to make it easier:

➡️ Find the Right Moment to sit down and chat.
➡️ Be Honest and Open about why this matters to you.
➡️ Use a Helpful Resource to guide the discussion, like a book or article.

Let’s start talking! 🌱 These moments create a roadmap for loved ones, giving them guidance and peace of mind when it matters most. 💫

Read it here 👇
https://www.mylifeandwishes.com/advisors/articles-blogs/

Blogs geared toward our professional community of Estate Planners, Financial Advisors and other planning professionals.

🌟 New Podcast Episode! 🌟We are excited to announce the release of a powerful new episode of Estate Planning Nightmares.....
10/29/2024

🌟 New Podcast Episode! 🌟

We are excited to announce the release of a powerful new episode of Estate Planning Nightmares...and How to Avoid Them.

Jon Braddock sat down with Andre Pennington of Pennington Law, PLLC a dedicated Arizona estate planning attorney, to talk about his journey, his passion for helping families, and the common pitfalls he’s seen in estate planning.

In this episode, Andre shares his personal motivations, drawn from his own family experiences, and explains how his military background and legal expertise guide his unique approach to helping clients.

This one’s packed with practical advice for anyone looking to protect their assets and create a lasting legacy. Don’t miss it!
🎧 Listen in now 👇



In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares...and How to Avoid Them, I am joined by Andre Pennington, an Arizona estate planning lawyer and financial prof...

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧The latest episode of Estate Planning Nightmares… and How to Avoid Them! is live! Join Jon Braddoc...
10/13/2024

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧

The latest episode of Estate Planning Nightmares… and How to Avoid Them! is live!

Join Jon Braddock and Paul Deloughery as they discuss some common estate planning pitfalls, including:
📝 Last-minute document changes
😵‍💫 Unprepared heirs
⚠️ The dangers of leaving assets without a solid plan

Paul shares a story of inheriting $14 million—and the hard lessons learned after losing much of it due to poor planning. 😮💸

Check it out now 👇

In this episode of Estate Planning Nightmares… and How to Avoid Them!, host Jon Braddock is joined by seasoned estate planning and probate litigation attorn...

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟What if.....😔 You lost a loved and you had to manage the estate!What if.....😳 Your loved one lived...
08/13/2024

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟

What if.....
😔 You lost a loved and you had to manage the estate!
What if.....
😳 Your loved one lived on the other side of the world!
You won't want to miss this episode of "Estate Planning Nightmares," featuring the incredible Yuki Ku founder of Roots and Wings Legal in Walnut Creek, CA.

Yuki's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a stellar career in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions at top international law firms to leading the legal department of a Series E tech company in Silicon Valley, Yuki has seen it all.

But it was a deeply personal experience—the sudden loss of her father without an estate plan—that reshaped her career and fueled her passion for estate planning.

Listen in now to this insightful conversation! 🎧

In this episode of "Estate Planning Nightmares," I'm thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, Yuki Ku, the founder of Roots and Wings Legal based in Wa...

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