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The Power of Planning Podcast: Insurance Checkup

The Power of Planning Podcast: Insurance Checkup

The new year is a perfect time to make sure your financial house is in order, including your insurance coverages. In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner  welcomes Drew Havron of HUB Florida for a detailed discussion about the different types of insurance that are an integral part of … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Year-End Tax Tips

The Power of Planning Podcast: Year-end Tax Tips

Consider taking time out of your holiday preparations and celebrations for some year-end tax planning. In this month’s episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Carol Felsing, a certified public accountant with decades of experience, to share certain tax tips you may want to consider before the close of 2023. … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Valuable Benefits for Veterans

The Power of Planning Podcast: Valuable Benefits for Veterans

In celebration of November being National Veterans and Military Families Month, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Brad Flournoy, who retired after 22 years of active duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps, to discuss key benefits available for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These include benefits under the new PACT Act as … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: How Much Is Enough?

The Power of Planning Podcast: How Much Is Enough?

In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner sits down with nationally syndicated columnist and author, Marni Jameson, to discuss her latest book: “What To Do With Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want”. Jameson uses her trademark practical wisdom to provide from-the-heart estate planning guidance for everyone, … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Spotlight on Guardianships

The Power of Planning Podcast: Spotlight on Guardianships

Due in large part to the #FreeBritney movement, guardianships have been in the news a lot in recent years. In this month’s episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Orange County Circuit Court Judge Leticia Marques to further shine a spotlight on guardianships and discuss the process in Florida, including … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Back to School Estate Planning Basics

The Power of Planning Podcast: Back to School Estate Planning Basics

In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner will talk about estate planning documents that are important for college-aged children to have in place before heading off to school this fall. She will also discuss the recent jury verdict reached in the Aretha Franklin estate battle and spotlight several more … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Estate, Trust & Guardianship Disputes

The Power of Planning Podcast: Estate, Trust & Guardianship Disputes

In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner, welcomes her litigation partner, Attorney Trippe Cheek, to discuss the most common types of disputes involving estates, trusts, and guardianships, and spotlight some planning considerations to help mitigate the risk of disputes. Since the recording of this episode, Priscilla Presley has reached … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Legal Issues Facing Seniors Today

The Power of Planning Podcast: Legal Issues Facing Seniors Today

In celebration of National Elder Law Month in May, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes legendary broadcast journalist Martie Salt to discuss a variety of legal issues for seniors, including the importance of planning for incapacity, residency considerations and paying for long-term care costs, with a spotlight on Medicare, Veterans Benefits and Medicaid. Please note that … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Asset Protection Planning

The Power of Planning Podcast: Asset Protection Planning

If you are like most Americans, you have worked hard for many years and scrimped and saved to accumulate a certain level of wealth. Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner explains why asset protection planning is an integral part of any estate planning discussion and outlines different techniques that can be considered to protect your nest egg … Read more

The Power of Planning Podcast: Retirement Benefits Planning

The Power of Planning Podcast: Retirement Benefits Planning

This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of planning, including estate planning, government benefits planning, special needs planning, retirement benefits planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, charitable giving planning, Veterans benefits planning, and planning … Read more