Everything Estate Planning

Everything Estate Planning

Our goal is to provide valuable information so you can reach PEACE OF MIND through planning. FOLLOW NOW so you are armed with straight forward planning tips for when you're ready to get started! EASIEST WAY TO REACH US: https://www.zammittilaw.com http://www.yourplanningattorney.com ABOUT VAL -- Valerie is an admitted math nerd who never intended on becoming an attorney. A little bit of luck helped her find estate planning, elder law and probate as her focus. Valerie’s natural care-giver tendency and aptitude for problem solving has served thousands of families in NY and NJ since 2007. THIS PODCAST -- Gain helpful tidbits Valerie acquired during too many years of school and throughout her years of practice to guide you on your planning journey. After your initial education is thoughtful planning and then…peace of mind! Within this podcast, you can expect some of the following topics and likely many others: Revocable trusts; living trusts; intervivos trusts Irrevocable trusts; asset protection trusts; Medicaid trusts Wills; last will and testament; simple will Power of Attorney; financial power of attorney Health proxy; health care power of attorney Living Will Trust funding - Real property; Business interests; Other assets Long term care considerations Probate; Surrogate’s Court; Trust administration; inheritance Tax considerations - Estate taxes; Inheritance taxes ; Gift taxes; Capital gains taxes; Income taxes Looking forward to sharing 2 minute planning tips to assist you! You can also find us here: Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/zammittilaw/ Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/zammittilaw LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-k-zammitti-jd-mba-llm-2b593821?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qXqymg6T_Ha_QzALXgcbQ

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October 2, 2025 5 mins

#454 | Why Probate Seems to Take Forever 

Serving as an Executor can feel overwhelming. Court backlogs, strict creditor deadlines, family disagreements, and paperwork delays, from even minor mistakes, can all add up.

Probate isn’t designed for speed. But knowing what causes common delays, and having the right guidance along the way, can make the process...

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#453 | Can My Ex Be My Executor? Should They?

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September 30, 2025 2 mins
#452 | Estate Planning for Procrastinators

You’ve met with an attorney and had a productive conversation. So, what happens next?
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Life keeps moving, and your plan shouldn’t be left behind. Taking the next steps now makes it easier to protect yourself, your family, and your future.
 
This isn’...

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#451 | 🎁 Options for Those Without Beneficiaries

 
Ever wondered what happens if you pass away without clear beneficiaries? Does the state simply claim your assets?
 
The reality is a bit more complex, and 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!
 
💡 Your legacy doesn’t have to end ...

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#450 | Estate Planning: How to Quiet the Noise & Move Forward

🤯 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗹...

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#459 | Planning as a Couple? You Must Start Together.

👀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿? Listen to this first!
 
Starting the process is important—but 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 matters even more.
 
When only one spouse attends the first meeting, important details and shared goals can be mis...

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#448 | Blended Families: Providing for Spouse & Children

🏚️𝗥𝗲-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀? What happens to Your Home? 

Ble...

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#447 | Protection & Distribution of Digital Assets

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#446 | Probate & Estate Administration: Help for Executors & Trustees

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#445 | Estate Planning for Those Who Cannot Live Alone

𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀?
 
👨‍🦽 What happens when the day comes that you—or your loved ones—can no longer live independently?
 
It’s one of the hardest family conversations to have, but also one of...

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#444 | Multiple Beneficiaries: Keeping it Fair & The Family From Fighting

Naming multiple beneficiaries isn’t just a financial decision. It’s about preserving family harmony, reflecting your values, and safeguarding your legacy.
 
Avoid misunderstandings and conflict. With 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, you can help pr...

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#443 | Prevent Elder Abuse: TOD Scams, Coercion & Deception

😱𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 Read more

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#442 | Half the Taxes...But Twice the Headache?!

What if you could double your tax deductions—but only by jumping through some complicated hoops?

A new law raised the SALT cap deduction to $40,000, opening the door for major potential savings. But before you rush to set up a trust, the real question is: 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺?

This episode breaks dow...

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September 12, 2025 5 mins

#441 | A Quick Guide to Pet Trusts

🐾 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 Read more

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#440 | September 11th - Reflection, Resilience & Remembrance

Today, we honor the lives lost, the families impacted, and the resilience demonstrated on September 11, 2001.

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#439 | Six Smart Steps Every Millennial Should Take

🤩𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
 
Nearly 70% of people turning 65 today will require some form of long-term care—but by the time most consider their options, many choices are no longer available.
 
That’s why 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝘀...

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#438 | Navigating Probate: First Steps After Loss

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#437 | Protecting the Balance Between Partners & Children

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁?
 
This is one of the most complex estate planning decisions—finding th...

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#436 | 𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 & 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?
 
❓ Can a Sibling Really kick you out of a home you inherited?
 
Inheritance, emotions, and property rights often create complex situations. While executors don’t automatically have the authori...

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#435 | 🎁𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿-𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 – 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆
 
Looking for a simple way to make a lasting impact without the complexity of starting a foundation?
 
Donor-advised funds o...

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