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

Episodes

July 22, 2025 4 mins

#404 | When Transfer of Death (TOD) Deed is Not Available in Your State

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#403 | Debt After Death - What Every Spouse Should Know      

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#402 | "One Today is Worth Two Tomorrows"  - Benjamin Franklin

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July 19, 2025 6 mins

#401 | When NOT to Use a Trust      

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#400 |💡 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀
 
When selling a home held in trust, tax implications can catch families off guard—especially if you're assuming the trust structure does all the heavy lifting.
 
👀 In this quick but essential episode, we break down:
- W...

#399 | Trusts: Not Just for the Wealthy 

🔔 Quick Reality Check: If something happened to you today, would your loved ones face a smooth transition… or a legal headache?

Too often, people assu...

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#398 | Do This Before, During & After You Plan!    

##You did the hard part—you made a plan.

But here’s the question no one wants to answer: If something happened tonight,  Read more

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#397 | ⚠️ Your Home. Your Legacy. Someone Else's Paycheck?  

Homeowners with a trust—Avoid This Critical Trustee Mistake!

Imagine this: The very person you entrusted to protect your home quietly profits after you're gone, leaving your family blindsided. It sounds unreal, but this is a real situation that recently crossed my desk, and I couldn’t stay silent.

If you or so...

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#396 | Inheritance Tax Secrets Every Family Should Know  

𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅...

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#395 | 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: What is Taking So Long?
 
It should be simple. 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆—you're supposed to receive something, right? So 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 waiting, worrying, and wondering what’s going on?"
Whether you've been...

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#394 | For Parents - When "What If?" Becomes "What Now?"

💡 Dear Parents, Here’s the Truth: You Plan for Playdates, But Have You Planned for the Unthinkable? It’s a conversation no parent wants to have — but one that matters more than almost anything else.

If something unexpected happens to y...

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July 3, 2025 1 min

#393 | Bet. This Plan is Rizz.

YIPPEETeen.com 

The moment you turn 18, things change... legally. If you're suddenly unable to make decisions for yourself, whether due to an accident or illness, your parents or guardians can't automatically intervene in your medical or financial matters.

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#392 | Can You Sell a House in Asset Protection & Not Lose the Protection? 

💡 It’s a question we’ve been hearing a lot lately—and for good reason. If your home is already in an irrevocable trust, understanding the next steps is crucial for maintaining your asset protection plan.

  • What happens if you want to sell the house?
  • Can you still remain protected?
  • Will Medicaid reset the cl...
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June 20, 2025 57 secs
#391 | DIY Trust Dangers & Disasters 
 
𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁?
 
Bought the kit… but never used it?
Or perhaps you filled it out and had it notarized, thinking that's all it takes?
 
🚫Not so fast.
 

#390 | Multiple Property Owners: Serious Risks Part 2 of 2 - Family & Finances    

You've strategically built your real estate portfolio with great care. However, if your estate planning doesn't reflect the same meticulous attention, your family could face:

⚠️ Costly court delays

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#389 | Blended Family Crisis: Depleted Trusts & Broken Promises   

𝗗𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮<...

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#388 | Multiple Property Owners: Serious Risks Part 1 of 2 - Legal    

If you've worked hard to build a real estate portfolio, don't leave its future up to chance. 🏠💼

Owning multiple properties comes with signific...

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#387 | Plan Your Life Like It's Your Next Vacation
 
 “Dreams are the fuel of the human spirit.” — The Dream Ma...

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#386 | How to Acquire Unclaimed Property 
 
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆?
 
Have you ever wondered what happens to a relative's property if they pass away and no one claims it? Can you, as a family member or even a non-family member, stake...

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#385 | Disinheritance: Is "Something" Really Better Than Nothing?  

If you're considering disinheriting someone from your estate, should you give them a small amount just to “check the box”? (𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.) You might be in for a surprise—this seemingly small gesture can actually invite legal complications.
 
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