The 8-Minute Estate Planner

Episode 10 — Special Needs Trusts: What Families Must Know Providing for a loved one with disabilities requires careful planning and a clear understanding of how public benefits work. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains why leaving money outright to a special-needs beneficiary can unintentionally disqualify them from essential government benefits. Learn...

Episode 9 — Estate Planning for Parents of Minor Children If you have minor children, estate planning is about far more than distributing assets—it is about protecting your family and providing stability if the unexpected happens. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains the unique estate planning issues parents face, including naming guardians, managing inh...

Episode 8 — Beneficiary Designations: The Silent Estate Plan Many of your most valuable assets may not be controlled by your will or trust at all. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains why beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and financial accounts often function as a “silent estate plan.” Learn how outdated or imprope...

Episode 7 — Choosing Your Executor, Trustee, and Power Agent Selecting the right people to carry out your estate plan can be just as important as the documents themselves. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains the distinct roles of executors, trustees, and agents under powers of attorney—and why choosing the wrong person can create delays, conflict, and c...

Episode 6 — What Happens If You’re Alive but Incapacitated? Estate planning is not just about what happens after death—it is also about what happens if you are still alive but unable to manage your own affairs. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains the legal and practical consequences of incapacity and why failing to plan can force your family into court-...

Revocable living trusts are one of the most common—and most misunderstood—estate planning tools. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King breaks down revocable living trusts in plain English, explaining what they are, how they work during your lifetime, and why they have become the backbone of modern estate planning. Learn how a trust can help avoid probate, provide ...

Many people believe a will avoids probate and takes care of everything after they’re gone. In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains the critical differences between wills and trusts and what actually happens to your property when you die. Learn why a will alone does not avoid probate, how trusts work behind the scenes, and how the way your assets are titled...

In this episode of The Eight-Minute Estate Planner, attorney Dusty King explains exactly what a Last Will and Testament is—and what it isn’t. You’ll learn why a Will is considered a “death document,” why it only takes effect after you pass away, and why it must go through the probate court before anything can be distributed. Dusty also clears up common myths about Wills, discusses why having one i...

In this episode of the 8 Minute Estate Planner, Dusty King delves into the essentials of crafting an estate plan and the consequences of not having one. The discussion highlights how intestate succession—where the state determines asset distribution—can result in unintended beneficiaries and legal disputes. King emphasizes the importance of planning, especially for those with minor children, to en...

Join Dusty King on the 8 Minute Estate Planner podcast, where you'll receive practical tips and expert advice on estate planning. Dusty, alongside his wife Jennifer, who are both experienced attorneys, shares insights on everything from wills and trusts to Medicaid planning and special needs trusts. With a combined legal experience of nearly 48 years, this podcast aims to equip you with the knowle...