Episodes
56
Latest episode
Oct 2026
Language
EN-US
Klenk Law Estate Planning Podcast seeks to provide clarity regarding the many gray areas surrounding estate planning issues. We hope to spark a desire for you to take action and plan ahead.
Some of the most damaging estate planning mistakes come from procrastination, outdated documents, and failing to plan for the realities of your beneficiaries’ lives. Peter shares common problems he has seen and explains how regular updates, communication, and organization can help ensure your wishes are actually carried out.
A financial power of attorney gives someone significant authority, but that authority comes with responsibilities. Peter explains what can happen when an agent abuses that power, what concerned family members or interested parties can do, and how the courts can step in when necessary.
Trustees are required to manage trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries, but what happens when a trustee fails to do that? Peter discusses the options available to beneficiaries who suspect theft, excessive compensation, improper investments, or other misconduct, including when trust litigation may become necessary.
A new baby brings plenty of new responsibilities, including some important estate planning decisions. Peter explains how parents can prepare by selecting guardians, establishing a trust, addressing temporary guardianship, and putting medical and financial powers of attorney in place to protect both themselves and their child.
Estate and inheritance taxes can be confusing, but they do not affect everyone in the same way. Peter breaks down the basics of federal estate taxes, gift taxes, and state inheritance taxes, including how the rules can differ between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Creating an estate plan is only part of the process. Peter discusses when it makes sense to share your plans with family members, which documents should always be accessible, and how better communication can help reduce confusion, delays, and family disputes.
Peter Klenk explains the importance of living wills and advance directives, including how they communicate your medical wishes when you can no longer speak for yourself. He also discusses why these documents should work together with a medical power of attorney and why sharing them with the right people is essential.
Peter Klenk explains why even well-drafted estate plans can become outdated as life changes, laws shift, and family circumstances evolve. He highlights the importance of regularly reviewing wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations to ensure your plan still protects your wishes and avoids unintended consequences.
Who will make medical decisions for you if you're unable to speak for yourself? In this episode, Peter Klenk explains how medical powers of attorney and living wills work, who state law may appoint if you don't have a plan, and why putting your wishes in writing can spare your loved ones conflict, confusion, and costly court proceedings.
Estate planning attorney Peter Klenk explains the legal and financial challenges families face when a loved one becomes incapacitated without key documents such as a medical power of attorney, durable financial power of attorney, or revocable trust. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping aging parents prepare for the future, this episode highlights the critical steps everyone should take before a crisis occurs.
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