Big Picture Retirement

In the final installment of our 3-part estate planning series, we dive into one of the most overlooked—but critically important—aspects of planning: protecting your heirs’ inheritance. It’s not enough to simply leave assets to your loved ones. Without proper planning, those assets could be exposed to divorce, lawsuits, creditors, or mismanagement. We’ll explore how using trusts can provide long-term protection and flexibility, and why leaving assets outright may be a costly mistake. You’ll learn how to: Safeguard inheritances from a beneficiary’s divorce or personal liabilities Provide for special needs or disabled heirs without jeopardizing government benefits Handle contingency planning, including what happens if a beneficiary predeceases you Protect minor children using trusts instead of relying on court-supervised guardianships We also highlight common mistakes—like failing to update your estate plan after major life events—and share practical steps to avoid them. Although this show does not pro