{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Abandoned at Christmas: Legacy Lessons from Home Alone \ud83c\udfe0","description":"What happens when an eight-year-old is left behind\u2014and there\u2019s no legal backup plan? In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the team dives into Home Alone (1990) to unpack the estate planning chaos lurking beneath the Christmas comedy. As Kevin McCallister outwits two burglars and fends for himself, Ethan, Thad, and Joselyn explore the real-world legal questions raised when parents disappear, property is unprotected, and no one has power of attorney. They cover:   \ud83e\uddd2 Emergency guardianship and who can legally step in when a minor is home alone   \ud83c\udfe0 Personal property, home ownership, and what happens to a house full of minors (and mannequins)   \ud83d\udcd1 POAs and temporary authority\u2014why &quot;just going to Paris&quot; still demands a contingency plan   \ud83c\udf84 The myth of McCallister wealth and the role of big families, long hallways, and overlooked legal details   From Kevin\u2019s junk food binge to Buzz\u2019s tarantula, this episode balances holiday fun with sharp legal takeaways that highlight the importance of being ready for the unexpected. Follow 82 Toothpicks on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and check out Ethan\u2019s book It\u2019s Not Too Late for practical legacy strategies your family can count on\u2014whether you\u2019re home or abroad. ","author_name":"82 Toothpicks","author_url":"https:\/\/www.82toothpicks.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39206215\/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\/content\/195971890"}