Christopher Small

Estate Planning Strategies

Education EN ↓ 1230 episodes

Estate Planning Strategies is a podcast dedicated to everything estate planning, including: wills, trusts, guardians, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, legacy, wealth creation, asset protection, estate taxes, generation skipping taxes, income taxes, charitable giving, charitable trusts, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, life insurance trusts, IRA trusts. If it's estate planning related, we'll be talking about it.

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Christopher Small

Episodes

Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M 25.10.2025 8:50

Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service...

The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster 24.10.2025 0:50

The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide...

An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year 23.10.2025 0:53

An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional...

2 Reasons You Shouldn't Use willsandtrusts.com 22.10.2025 0:52

2 Reasons You Shouldn't Use willsandtrusts 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional ser...

Two Ways to Avoid Probate when Own Real Estate 21.10.2025 1:42

Two Ways to Avoid Probate when Own Real Estate 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional...

Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes 20.10.2025 1:14

Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptio...

Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common 20.10.2025 1:35

Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at...

Save Money in Probate with the Bill Strategy 20.10.2025 2:18

Save Money in Probate with the Bill Strategy 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional s...

How Much Money do You Need to Need a Trust? 18.10.2025 1:40

How Much Money do You Need to Need a Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional ser...

If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble! 18.10.2025 1:22

If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exce...

Can Your Power of Attorney Sell Your Real Estate? Find Out! 17.10.2025 1:28

Can Your Power of Attorney Sell Your Real Estate 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exception...

Do Beneficiaries get Taxed on Inheritance? 16.10.2025 0:59

Do Beneficiaries get Taxed on Inheritance? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional ser...

When You are Required to File a WA Estate Tax Return? 14.10.2025 1:03

When You are Required to File a WA Estate Tax Return? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exce...

Do You Have to Pay Off the Mortgage on Inherited Property? 13.10.2025 1:03

How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan 12.10.2025 1:17

How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional...

Can Your Power of Attorney Change Beneficiary Designations 11.10.2025 1:09

Can Your Power of Attorney Change Beneficiary Designations 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide...

No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages 10.10.2025 1:09

No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional servic...

Estate Planning Covers More than Death 09.10.2025 1:03

Estate Planning Covers More than Death 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service...

No Inheritance for Step-Kids 08.10.2025 1:14

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The Problem with Joint Tenants with Rights of Suvivorship 07.10.2025 2:07

The Problem with Joint Tenants with Rights of Suvivorship 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide...

Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare! 06.10.2025 4:21

Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare! 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional...

Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause 06.10.2025 1:52

Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in m...

Can You Update Transfer on Death Deed Without Telling Beneficiaries? 05.10.2025 1:02

Can You Update Transfer on Death Deed Without Telling Beneficiaries? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind...

Where do Your Assets Go if You Die Without a Will? 04.10.2025 1:22

Where do Your Assets Go if You Die Without a Will? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide excepti...

How an LLC can Increase Your WA Estate Tax Liability 03.10.2025 3:48

How an LLC can Increase Your WA Estate Tax Liability 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide excep...