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The Practical Planner

wealth.com
Estate Planning
Trusts
Tax Planning
Estate Tax Exemption
Marital Trusts
Financial Advisors
Financial Planning
Real Estate
Wealth Management
Probate
Irrevocable Trusts
Beneficiary Designation
Trust Funding
Generation Skipping Transfer Tax
Dynasty Trusts
Asset Protection
Financial Advisory
Wealth.com
Financial Power Of Attorney
Executor Responsibilities

Let's reimagine estate planning together. We'll explore ways for advisors to better serve existing clients and grow your business. Unlike other shows that skim the surface of easily Googled topics, hosts Thomas Kopelman and Anne Rhodes provide takeaways that advisors can use to meet your clients wherever they are in the estate planning process. What’s the difference between a will and a trust? Wha... more

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Thomas Kopelman is joined by Lisa Weigel, Senior Counsel and Strategic Growth Director at Wealth.com, to explore the essential estate planning steps new parents need to take. They break down how to designate guardians in a will, structure trusts for ... more

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Lisa Weigel, Senior Counsel and Strategic Growth Director at Wealth.com, joins Thomas Kopelman and Anne Rhodes to tackle the complexities of estate planning when clients go through a divorce. From the ethical dilemmas advisors and attorneys face when... more

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Join hosts Thomas Kopelman and Anne Rhodes as they dive into the complexities of financial planning with a fresh perspective. They tackle the often misunderstood topic of irrevocable trusts, revealing how these seemingly rigid structures can be more ... more

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In this episode of the Practical Planner Podcast, Thomas Koppelman and Anne Rhodes discuss the critical aspects of estate planning, focusing on when and why individuals should update their estate plans. They explore various triggers for updates, incl... more

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Lisa Weigel
Senior Director of Strategic Growth, Attorney
wealth.com
Episode: Estate Planning for Clients Going Through a Divorce
Addie Prewitt
Estate planning attorney in Louisiana
Farrah Law Group / Louisiana practice
Episode: Navigating Louisiana's Estate Planning Landscape
Alaina Lacter
Senior Product Counsel at wealth.com
wealth.com
Episode: Navigating Louisiana's Estate Planning Landscape
Rachel Hartman
Tax counsel at Wealth, with prior experience as a tax accountant and tax attorney
wealth.com
Episode: Creating Liquidity at Death
Cody Garrett
Financial advisor and educator known as the Measure Twice guy. He teaches a community of financial advisors and aspiring planners.
Episode: The Role of an Executor
Derrick Kinney
Former top financial advisor and current coach to advisors
Episode: Helping clients leave a legacy and facilitate a family meeting with Derrick Kinney
Steven Jarvis
Tax strategist and content creator helping financial advisors with client tax planning
Retirement Tax Services
Episode: Navigating the Line Between Tax and Legal Advice
Brent Weiss
Co-founder and head of Financial Wellness at Facet Wealth
Facet Wealth
Episode: Estate Planning Myths, Roadblocks and Solutions with Brent Weiss, Co-Founder of Facet
Seungwoo Son
VP of Applied AI at wealth.com
wealth.com
Episode: How AI Is Changing Wealth Management and Estate Planning

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Anne Rhodes
Co-host and Chief Legal Officer at wealth.com; estate planning attorney with experience at major firms.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great podcast, put your phones away.

    Great podcast. Love the content. The phone buzzing in silent mode is distracting. I share the feedback only because I care. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DW8675309NE
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is so helpful

    i’m studying for the CFP and this makes the estate planning module come to life. it’s also super helpful for client conversations. Keep pumping out these episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    steveb-cfp
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Really loved the episode about wealth planning. I started talking to my mom about writing a will. Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dannerzz
    United States3 years ago
  • Such helpful advice

    This show is so useful - I listen on my daily commute and I always learn something

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JM44411245
    United States3 years ago

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The content is seen as valuable for estate planning implementation and real-world advice.
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Trusts, Titling & Tough Calls: A Practical Q&A
Q: What happens to my student loans when I pass away?
Federal student loans are typically discharged upon the borrower's death, while private loans may have varying outcomes based on the lender's contract.
Trusts, Titling & Tough Calls: A Practical Q&A
Q: Should my taxable account be owned by the trust or is the primary beneficiary good enough?
Retitling accounts into a trust is usually better for easier administration and accessing accounts during the lifetime of the individual.
Trusts, Titling & Tough Calls: A Practical Q&A
Q: Should I opt for a joint or individual trust?
It depends on the situation, but joint trusts are often preferred for simplicity, while individual trusts may provide clearer administration after a spouse's death.
Trusts, Titling & Tough Calls: A Practical Q&A
Q: When do trusts really start to make sense?
Trusts start to make sense when individuals accumulate a certain level of wealth and want to protect their assets from probate or other issues like divorce or creditor concerns.
The Role of an Executor
Q: What was maybe one or two takeaways from this that you would want to teach advisors?
During that process, a number one thing an advisor needs is to ensure clarity and simplicity in their client's estate planning.

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A practitioner-focused show that helps financial advisors and estate planners modernize and scale their practice through practical, actionable guidance on estate planning. Across episodes, the conversations emphasize liquidity planning at death, tax-efficient strategies for high-net-worth clients, careful trust and titling decisions, and the practicalities of implementing plans for clients with complex family dynamics. A standout angle is the hands-on, advisor-oriented approach—addressing real-world issues from funding trusts and selecting trustworthy fiduciaries to navigating state-specific laws and compliance considerations. Listeners can expect concrete techniques, checklists, and strategic frameworks they can apply with clients, not jus... more

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