{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"164: Shielding Your Legacy: How to Avoid Estate Litigation Pitfalls","description":"  Welcome back to Absolute Trust Talk for Part 2 of our exciting deep dive into estate litigation with our associate attorney and former litigator, Ariana Flynn! In this episode, we\u2019re exploring the steps you can take to prevent challenges to your estate plan after you\u2019re gone. Ariana shares valuable insights from her experience, including how writing explanatory letters to explain tough decisions and how receiving a neuropsych evaluation can also make a difference. We also discuss how working closely with your estate planner can help protect your wishes, with tips on handling co-trustees and ensuring your plan is rock solid. If you want to avoid potential litigation and secure your legacy,&amp;nbsp; then this is an episode you won\u2019t want to miss!   &amp;nbsp;   Time-stamped Show Notes:   &amp;nbsp;   0:00 Introduction   0:55 Should you be worried about someone disputing your estate plan? Here\u2019s what our former litigator, Ariana has to say.   3:09 Completing a neuropsych exam could help if someone attempts to claim the decedent was mentally incapacitated. Listen in as we discuss.   4:52 When it comes to litigation, an attorney\u2019s testimony is highly important. Tune in at this moment as we explain what you should do, as well as the extra precautions we take for you.   7:24 As estate planning attorneys, it\u2019s our job to be as thorough as possible. Here\u2019s a sneak peek of what that can look like.   7:51 Is having co-trustees really that bad?&amp;nbsp; Ariana shares the truth about how this decision can leave a lasting impact.   10:08 We hope this episode was just as eye-opening for you as it was for us. Be sure to tune in next time! Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll:    Learn about your unique situation and goals    Answer questions about our services    Determine if we're the right fit to work together   &amp;nbsp;Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com.   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34710150\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34710150"}