Law Talk with Ethel Mitchell

In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell discusses how Maryland’s new transfer-on-death deed law can help protect assets and simplify transfers. I shared how trusts can reflect personal wishes for beneficiaries and why planning ahead may help families avoid delays, expenses, and disputes.

In this episode, Dwayne Ellis talks about how rising federal interest rates impact pre-retirees and retirees’ financial plans and how to update your plan to enjoy your retirement without any financial burdens.

Do you know how to find money your loved one may have left behind? In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell share ways to locate, preserve, and collect money after a loved one has died. She highlights the importance of Wills, Trusts, and careful planning to ensure both clients and their families can access all available financial resources.

Attorney Ethel Mitchell explains what legally counts as your “estate” and why everyone, regardless of wealth, needs basic estate planning in place. She shares essential steps to protect your assets and loved ones, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, beneficiary designations, and organizing your estate planning documents.

Real estate professional Brenda Lawson joins Attorney Ethel Mitchell to discuss how seniors and their families can navigate critical housing decisions, from aging in place to transitioning into supportive communities. Drawing on her personal journey and specialized training, Brenda explains the unique needs of seniors and the importance of knowledgeable, compassionate guidance during these life ch...

Erika Cole, founder of The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System and Faithful Foundations Membership, joined me on air this Saturday to discuss the most common legal mistakes churches make, how leaders can reduce risk, and why proactive legal planning is essential for every ministry.

Everyone will need long term care eventually. How much care can be difficult to determine from early on, but waiting can create more issues if not addressed properly. Mark Gottlieb joined me on air to share ways the aging population can effectively prepare for long term care.

Tiffanie Purvis, General Counsel & Senior Philanthropic Advisor for the The Greater Washington Community Foundation, joined me on air to talk about what it takes to raise funds and why everyone should include a charitable organization in their estate plan.

Dr. Frederick W. McKinney, author of Critical Issues Facing America: Selected Essays from a Black Economist, 2016-2025 joined me to breakdown strategies Black families, business owners, and entrepreneurs should be leveraging to create wealth.

It's America's 250th birthday! Dr. Sheilah Vance and Dr. Cheryl LaRoche join me to discuss the true history behind the signing of the Declaration of Independence and its impact on Black Americans.

A Trust is not enough to pass on your assets. Especially when it is not done properly. In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell explains the importance of a Trust and how to title your assets correctly.

Funding your trust is a critical step in securing your property. It can cost millions of dollars if not done correctly. In this episode, I explain the necessary steps on how to put property in your trust to fund it and avoid probate.

In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell emphasizes why every adult who has assets worth passing down to loved ones should have these three estate planning documents: Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, and an Advance Medical Directive.

Listen to this episode to refresh yourself on estate planning basics and how to intentionally design your legacy (“pot of gold”).

Whether you realize it or not, you are a part of the greatest wealth transfer in our country's history. It's estimated that $124 trillion dollars will be transferred by 2048. In this episode, I share the documents you and your family must have to make sure your wealth doesn't get lost in the transfer.

Martha Underwood identified a systemic problem: the process for heirs to access their deceased parents wealth is broken. When families can't access this money, it goes back to the state. So, she created Prismm. In this episode, she's ringing the alarm to make sure families know how to securely manage and transfer assets during times of loss or incapacity.

A Great Wealth Transfer is happening - an unprecedented intergenerational movement of assets from baby boomers to younger generations. In this episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell shares how to protect and preserve your assets with Wills and Trusts to prevent your wealth from getting lost in the $124 trillion dollar wealth transfer.

In this Women’s History Month episode, Attorney Ethel Mitchell highlights remarkable Black women whose innovations and leadership have shaped everything from home security and modern heating to space travel, the internet, civil rights, media, and philanthropy. She shares stories of trailblazers like Madam C.J. Walker, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Alice Parker, Marion Croak, Mae Jemison, Kathy Hughes,...

The movie "Sinners made history! The record-breaking film had 16 Oscar nominations. No film has ever received this many nominations. In this episode, I invited Dr. Bernard Demczuk back where he deeply analyzed the film's story and symbolism that profoundly illustrate African American culture.

As Black History Month comes to an end, I discussed how Wills and Trusts can help preserve your family's history and legacy.

February 14, 2026, marks 12 years since this program launched! To celebrate, I invited my very first guest, Attorney Michelle Thomas back on air to reflect on 12 years and share information about how divorce works, how to spot danger signs in a marriage, and how to protect yourself and your family both emotionally and legally.

Happy Black History Month! It's the first Saturday of February and in this episode we talked about how you can shape your personal and family legacy by writing your own history, protecting your legacy with Wills and Trusts and understanding the importance of Black History Month.

Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA wraps up our financial series with a must-hear conversation on Social Security. The rules have changed. What you don’t know could impact how you live in retirement. This episode breaks down what’s new and why it matters for your future.

Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA returns with more money talk! In our last episode we only scratched the surface. In this episode, he dived deeper into smart tax strategies to help navigate tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

This 2026 economy is different. Can we all agree? Striving for financial wellness today requires different strategies. Dr. Ronald L. Stubblefield, CPA joined me on air to share smart money habits to help make this year count towards your financial wellness goals.