In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney Amanda Wynalda from Anderson Advisors to unpack everything pilots and high-income earners need to know about trusts, wills, and asset protection. From revocable vs. irrevocable trusts to layering LLCs and avoiding the due-on-sale clause, this episode is a blueprint for protecting your wealth while staying legally compliant.
Amanda Wynalda is a licensed attorney and executive at Anderson Business Advisors, where she leads the land trust and deed department. With a background in tax law, estate planning, and a personal history in a multi-generational real estate business, Amanda brings practical and legal expertise to asset protection. She’s also a dynamic speaker, educator, and trusted advisor for high-income professionals looking to protect and structure their wealth.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(04:51) Amanda’s legal and real estate background
(08:13) Key differences between wills and trusts
(12:41) Importance of funding your trust properly
(20:41) Choosing the right trustee and backup
(23:11) Real estate structure for everyday pilots
(32:58) Liability risks with and without entities
(46:17) Protecting your mortgage from acceleration
(54:28) Outro
Connect with Amanda Wynalda:
Website: https://andersonadvisors.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-fletcher-wynalda-a1a6373
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