Love, Death, and Money: A Woman’s Guide to Legally Protecting Yourself

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100

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Jun 2026

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About the show

For advice about something as complicated and emotional as the intersection of love, death, and money, you need a true expert. Naz Barouti is the perfect person to guide you through these topics. As a lawyer, Amazon best-selling author, entrepreneur, media commentator, and public speaker, Naz is known to many as a strong, calm, confident voice of reason. In 2011, she established her very own Barouti Law Corporation, which now boasts five offices in Southern California. In less than a decade, she’s become known throughout the area (and even around the globe) as an estate planning “guru.”

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June 15, 202646 min

Protect Your Family's Future: The Importance of End of Life Planning

Are you prepared for the unexpected? In this episode of Love, Death and Money, Attorney Naz Barouti shares a sobering reality: 70% of Americans don't have a plan in place for their loved ones after they're gone. Without a plan, the state of California has one for you - and it's called probate court. This process is expensive, time-consuming, and can leave your family without access to the assets you've worked hard to leave behind. Attorney Barouti explains how probate works and why it's essential to have a plan in place. She shares a personal story about a client who thought they were saving money by gifting their home to their child, only to create a host of problems that could have been avoided with proper planning. She also discusses the importance of having an asset protection plan in place, especially for those who own businesses or have high-risk professions. In this episode, Attorney Barouti also talks about the benefits of fixed indexed annuities, a product that can help you grow your savings without losing a big chunk of your money. She's joined by Tina Barouti from New Capital Insurance Solutions, who explains how fixed indexed annuities work and why they might be a good option for those approaching or in retirement. Don't miss this important conversation about protecting your family's future. Listen to the full episode to learn more about end of life planning, asset protection, and how to create a plan that works for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 9, 202645 min

Protect Your Family from the Pitfalls of Probate

Are you aware that 70% of Americans don't have an end-of-life plan in place? This means that their families will have to navigate the complex and costly process of probate, which can leave them vulnerable to financial and emotional distress. In this episode of Love, Death and Money, Attorney Naz Barouti shares the importance of creating an end-of-life plan to avoid the pitfalls of probate and ensure that your loved ones are protected. Attorney Barouti explains how probate can be a time-consuming and expensive process that can leave your family without access to the assets you leave behind. He also highlights the risks of not having a plan in place, including the possibility of medical providers filing claims against your estate. If you're a homeowner, especially if you're on Medi-Cal, it's crucial to have a trust in place to avoid medical claims. Attorney Barouti also discusses the importance of having a financial power of attorney and medical power of attorney to ensure that your spouse can make decisions for you if you become incapacitated. In this episode, Attorney Barouti also delves into the world of acid protection, explaining how to protect your assets from creditors and lawsuits. He discusses the importance of having insurance, maximizing exempt assets, and setting up proper business entities to safeguard your wealth. If you're a business owner, landlord, or have children under the age of 18, it's essential to have an acid protection plan in place. Don't wait until it's too late to protect your family and assets. Listen to this episode of Love, Death and Money to learn how to create an end-of-life plan and avoid the pitfalls of probate. Call Attorney Naz Barouti's office at 444-465-9003 to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards securing your family's financial future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 202645 min

Trusts Wills and Probate, Oh My

Host Naz Barouti emphasizes that having an end of life plan is not just for the rich and famous, but for every adult over the age of 18. Without a plan, your family will have to go through probate court, which can take two years or more to complete. This process can be costly, with attorneys taking a percentage of the estate's value, and can leave your family without access to your assets. She also discusses the importance of having a revocable trust, which allows you to control your assets from the grave and put restrictions on how your beneficiaries receive them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202645 min

Your Family Is Depending On You

In this episode, Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of asset protection, which is crucial for individuals who own paid-off properties, have children under the age of 18, or are business owners. She shares a real-life example of a couple who didn't have an asset protection plan and ended up losing their assets due to a lawsuit. She stresses the need to separate personal and business assets, set up proper business entities, and have asset protection trusts to safeguard your assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 202647 min

Your Plans for Death in Life

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of having an end of life plan. She shares that 70% of Americans don't have a plan, leaving their families to navigate the costly and time-consuming probate process. Naz emphasizes the need for a revocable trust, financial power of attorney, and medical power of attorney to ensure that your wishes are respected and your family is protected. She also touches on the topic of asset protection, highlighting the importance of having a plan in place to safeguard your assets from lawsuits and creditor claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29, 202645 min

Just Say No to Probate

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, Naz discusses the importance of end-of-life planning and the consequences of not having a plan. She shares that 70% of Americans don't have a plan, leaving their loved ones to navigate the costly and time-consuming probate process. She also touches on the emotional toll of parental alienation and the importance of protecting one's assets from predators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 21, 202645 min

Get Your End of Life Plan in Place

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, host Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of end of life planning. She shares a startling statistic: 70% of Americans don't have a plan in place. Naz explains how this can lead to a costly and time-consuming probate process, where the state of California has a plan for you, but it's not one you'd want your family to follow. She emphasizes the need for a trust, power of attorney, and medical directive to protect your loved ones and assets. Naz also touches on the topic of asset protection, warning listeners about the risks of not having a plan in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 202646 min

The Risks of Being Unprotected

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, host Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of end-of-life planning and asset protection. She shares a personal story about a client who didn't have a plan in place, leading to a lengthy and costly probate process. Naz emphasizes the need for a written plan to avoid the state of California's plan, which can be detrimental to loved ones. She also highlights the risks of not having asset protection, citing the alarming number of lawsuits filed daily. Naz stresses the importance of creating a plan before a lawsuit is filed, especially for those with paid-off property, landlords, and business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 9, 202645 min

How War Impacts Your Estate

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, host Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of end-of-life planning and asset protection. She shares insights on how the current economic climate, particularly the war with Iran, can impact our finances and retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 24, 202645 min

Protecting Your Assets

In this episode of Love, Death and Money, host Attorney Naz Barouti discusses the importance of end-of-life planning and protecting one's assets. She explains how the state of California has a plan for those who don't have a plan, which can lead to probate court, a lengthy and costly process. Naz emphasizes the need to create a trust to avoid probate and ensure that assets are distributed according to one's wishes. She also touches on the topic of asset protection, highlighting the importance of having a plan in place to protect against lawsuits and creditors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.