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Understanding complex legal and related issues is tough enough without having to filter through the legalese. As the Plain English Attorney(TM), Jeffrey G. Marsocci utilizes his knowledge and experience as an attorney licensed in North Carolina and as a Certified Medicaid Planner(TM) nationwide in the U.S. to break down topics such as estate and Medicaid planning, financial strategies, and other topics of interest. For more free information, please go to www.linktr.ee/plainenglishattorney.
Episodes
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Busting 10 Medicaid Myths! 🚫
Join me, as I debunk common misconceptions about Medicaid and long-term care costs. Parents facing potential care needs can be hit with around $10,000 monthly expenses, prompting a quest for Medicaid qualification.
Stay tuned for the top 10 myths (plus a bonus myth) that could lead to irreversible financial disaster.
For the full YouTube video on this topic, please click here to watch.
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#medicaid #medicaidplanning #estateplanning #estateplanningattorney
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Unfortunately, this creative writing post mirroring "The Night Before Christmas" was based on a true probate story.
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
A good “Estate Starter Pack” is to put in place the Big Five Documents of a basic estate plan; Last Will and Testament, Durable General Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Nomination of Conservator, and Living Will. Plus a bonus document for the young adults with children out there.
For the YouTube video version, please click here: https://youtu.be/gynhFl-o4Ns
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Banks are very good at what they do, but they are horrible when it comes to estate planning?
Why? In short, it’s because banks are not designed to specifically handle estate planning.
In this week's podcast episode, Jeff walks through five big reasons why banks are not the right place to go to plan your estate as well as some alternatives.
For the full YouTube video on this topic, please click here to watch.
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#estateplanning #trust #podcast
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Life is full of uncertainties, and estate planning is about anticipating and preparing for the unexpected.
We're debunking the 'That would never happen' mindset.
From divorces in guardian choices to unforeseen changes in asset dynamics. Learn from these real-life cases.
Tune in now and be prepared for life's twists and turns!
For the full YouTube video on this topic, please click here to watch.
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#estateplanning #trust #podcast
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts are making a comeback as a popular tool to help avoid estate taxes or help pay the taxes without having to liquidate assets.
But how do these irrevocable trusts work?
What needs to be done to set one up?
How are premium payments for the insurance handled?
In this installment, Jeff reviews the ins and outs of “ILITs.”
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#irrevocabletrust #lifeinsurance #estate #estateplanning
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
An outline of questions to ask when weighing pros and cons of using either a Last Will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust for your particular estate planning situation.
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Getting the final divorce decree often isn’t the end of the marriage entanglements. There may be several loose ends to tie up that could have an extreme impact on your estate planning wishes, and you may never know it.
In this podcast episode, Jeff examines five big divorce disasters waiting to happen.
Link here to grab your copy of the book “The Divorce Firewall Strategy: How to Avoid Losing Everything in a Divorce by Planning Ahead”.
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#divorce #estateplanning
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Creating and securing perpetual wealth for a family forever is possible, but it is not necessarily for everyone. Setting up the right trusts and structures can make sure that descendants you will never meet are supported. cared for, and able to live their best lives without the worry of money.
In this podcast episode, Jeff reviews the different estate planning techniques available to generate a perpetual family legacy of wealth and prosperity.
Check out the free program on trusts at www.freetrustcourse.com!
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#wealth #estateplanning #trust #legacy
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
During our volunteering experience at Carolina Tiger Rescue, the issue of inheriting a pet tiger became a focal point, especially considering the new Big Cat Public Safety Act of 2022. In this week's episode, Jeff reviews typical pet inheritance options, pet trust options, state and local rules, and sheds light on the circumstances under which inheriting a tiger may be possible, all while considering the impact of this new federal legislation. #tiger #volunteer #estateplanning