Thoughtful Planning
Life doesn’t always go as expected. That’s why planning for contingencies is so important. The Thoughtful Planning podcast will help you understand why having these conversations, and making these decisions are so important. Putting a plan in place gives your family peace of mind knowing and understanding your choices. Reduce stress and anxiety about finances, insurance, and your final wishes. Husband and wife hosts Santiago and Honey Bueno share the steps they’ve taken and explain the questions they are still considering. Create a plan now, while you’re able to thoughtfully consider how you’d like things handled. Santiago and Honey share advice with compassion and understanding. They know that hard conversations need to happen, but you don’t have to be alone as you begin your planning Journey.
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March 24, 2026 • 12 mins
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When life changes, moving, marriage, or shifting relationships, you may want to change who can make decisions for you. In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago explain how to revoke a Medical Power of Attorney or a Texas Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Financial POA). They cover what revocation means, how the eFileTexas guided tool works, why notarizing helps, and how to make sure the revoca...
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March 10, 2026 • 21 mins
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When a young adult turns 18, parents no longer automatically have access to their child’s finances. That can create problems during emergencies, especially if money needs to be moved, bills need to be paid, or accounts need attention while the young adult is unavailable. In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago explain the Texas Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Financial POA). They discuss wh...
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February 24, 2026 • 20 mins
Episode Summary: If your teen is about to turn 18, common checklists may miss key details. In this recap of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago review essential health related forms discussed in Episodes 56 to 61 and share new updates for families, including hospital paperwork realities, serious illness orders, state by state differences, and a VA form veterans should know.
Essential Question: What health related forms have we...
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February 10, 2026 • 18 mins
Episode Summary: When a child turns 18, parents lose the legal right to access their medical information, even in an emergency. In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, we reveal why a HIPAA Authorization Form is the missing piece in many families’ planning toolkits. We unpack the difference between this form and a Medical Power of Attorney, share two trusted options in Texas, and explain how to avoid being shut out when your child ...
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January 27, 2026 • 18 mins
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The day your child turns 18, everything legally changes. Overnight, parents lose access to their child’s medical records, even in emergencies. In this episode, we guide parents on how to mentor their young adult through completing a Medical Power of Attorney before a crisis hits. Using the eFileTexas site, we show how this legal step becomes a milestone of independence, not panic.
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January 13, 2026 • 9 mins
Episode Summary: If you're in the hospital and can't speak for yourself, who makes the medical decisions? In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago explore how to choose the right Medical Power of Attorney, someone who can handle the pressure, respect your wishes, and ask the tough questions.
Essential Question: How do you choose the right person to be your Medical Power of Attorney and start that conversation?
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December 30, 2025 • 19 mins
Episode Summary: You've done the thinking work and considered your addendums. Now it's time to complete your Texas living will and make it legally valid. Walk through the form step by step and learn how to sign, notarize, and store your document so the right people can find it when needed.
Essential Question: How do you turn your medical treatment preferences into a legally valid living will?
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December 16, 2025 • 12 mins
You've completed your living will, but what happens when your basic directive doesn't cover specific situations? Learn about four addendums that can strengthen your living will and hopefully help your wishes be honored in complex scenarios.
Essential Question: What additional documents might strengthen your living will and help ensure your specific wishes are understood?
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Meet Simone (story from Emory Critical Conditions Planning Guide). At 28, after a car accident, she's in a permanent vegetative state. Her family faces an impossible choice: keep her on life support indefinitely or allow natural death. The problem? They're guessing what she'd want because she never told them. In this episode, we walk through the critical thinking work you need to do BEFORE filling out your living ...
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November 18, 2025 • 20 mins
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For years, Honey thought you needed a lawyer to get your will and advance directives done. Then she discovered many states (including Texas!) provide these documents for free. But knowing where forms are isn't enough. In this Year 3 kickoff, Honey and Santiago share the missing piece: preparation. They're launching a series to walk you through each foundational legal document, one at a time.
Essential Question: W...
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November 4, 2025 • 18 mins
Episode Summary: According to Compassion & Choices, one in three older adults will die with dementia. Honey & Santiago introduce The Dementia Deck, a 41-card conversation tool to express your care preferences while clear of mind. They discuss caregiving worries, feeding tubes, late-stage care decisions, and fears about living with dementia.
Essential Question: If you were diagnosed with dementia tomorrow, would your loved ones kno...
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October 21, 2025 • 22 mins
Episode Summary: In our last episode, we used The Death Deck while everyone was healthy. But what happens when someone is actually facing the end of life? Honey & Santiago introduce The EOL Deck, a tool for families, caregivers, & healthcare providers to explore what truly matters in someone's final chapter. They work through real questions & exchange answers to show how these difficult conversations unfold.
Essential Question: If...
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October 7, 2025 • 13 mins
Episode Summary: In our last episode, we talked about how HBO's "The Pitt" could be a conversation starter for families to discuss end-of-life wishes. Today, we're sharing another tool that makes these conversations easier with some fun. Honey and Santiago play The Death Deck, a card game with 112 questions designed to spark lively discussions about death. Watch as they discover just how well they really know each other's end-of-li...
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September 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Episode Summary: Picture this: Your child is in the hospital, declared brain dead. The doctor says according to their driver's license, they're an organ donor. But you've never talked about this as a family. In your grief and shock, what would you say? Honey and Santiago share how HBO Max's "The Pitt" opened their eyes to why one difficult conversation could prevent family heartbreak during an already devastating time.
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September 9, 2025 • 11 mins
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Picture this: You're unconscious in a Spanish hospital, and your husband wants to honor your advanced directive that says no feeding tube. But the doctors say, "We can't accept this American document. It's not certified for use in Spain." In this bonus episode following our four-part travel series, Honey and Santiago share what they learned about apostille and authentication certifications so you can decide if thi...
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August 26, 2025 • 8 mins
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In the final episode of our four-part travel planning series, hosts Honey and Santiago share lessons about preparing the two things that can make or break your vacation: your pets and your business. Learn practical, step-by-step strategies to avoid last-minute stress, communicate clearly with clients, and ensure every detail for your pets is handled. Get ready to unplug and enjoy your trip.
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August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
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Travel planning revealed a shocking gap in Honey and Santiago's preparedness: if something happened to them abroad (or at home), their family would be completely digitally locked out. In this episode, they share the simple steps they took to fix this problem and ensure their loved ones can access phones, email, and critical accounts in an emergency. You'll discover the difference between legacy contacts and emerge...
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July 29, 2025 • 9 mins
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Picture this: You're in a hospital abroad, and your family has no idea what your travel insurance covers or who to call. In this episode, Honey and Santiago share how they turned their 53-page travel insurance policy into actionable information using AI. Their goal is to make sure loved ones know exactly what to do in an emergency. You’ll learn the 5 critical questions every family needs answered before traveling i...
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July 15, 2025 • 12 mins
Episode Summary: In this kickoff episode of our travel planning series, Honey and Santiago share real-life lessons from their recent international vacation. They walk through a simple, actionable checklist to help you get prepared before you travel. From choosing your trusted contacts to prepping your home, this episode gives you the essential steps to protect your loved ones while you are away.
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July 1, 2025 • 8 mins
Episode Summary: You’ve earned those points, miles and cashback. But what happens to them if you become incapacitated or pass away? In this episode, Honey walks you through what most people never think to ask: What does your credit card company do with your rewards after death? She explains how to find the answers, what your executor needs to know and how a few simple steps now can protect what you've worked hard for later.
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