The Plain English Attorney Podcast

The Plain English Attorney Podcast

Hosted by: Jeffrey G Marsocci

Jeffrey G. Marsocci, also known as The Plain English Attorney (TM). It is my mission to provide solid information on legal planning and related topics in an easy to understand, plain english way.

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Can I Inherit a Tiger?

During our volunteering experience at Carolina Tiger Rescue, the issue of inheriting a pet tiger became a focal point, especially considering the new Big Cat Public Safety Act of 2022. In this week's episode, Jeff...
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Don't Frankenstein Your Trust

DIY changes to a solid estate plan can often cause unintended consequences or even revoke your entire plan.
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Breaking a Car Out of Probate

Dealing with a car in probate when there is a revocable living trust doesn’t need to be complicated to the point a vehicle needs to be retitled in the name of the trust, and then retitled again to the buyer or...
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You Want WHAT?! How Dare You?!

There is a lot of confusion over one of men’s biggest fears, and society tends to punish people to arriving at the obvious, simple solution that avoids years of wrongfully imposed child support payments: a paternity...
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5 Ways The Attorneys Destroyed This Estate

Using a revocable living trust as the core of an estate plan is a great way to avoid probate… as long as the attorneys don’t screw up the basics. In this installment, we review five exceedingly simple things that the...
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11 Red Flags of Estate Planning

11 Red Flags of Estate Planning When it comes to estate planning, there are a lot of red flags indicating a need for some specific protections. However, one of the biggest solutions is a well-drafted, optimally-funded...
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The Sole Beneficiary Disaster

“Oh, we’ll just leave everything to our oldest child and they’ll take care of dividing things up.” I hear this from time to time, and it is a disaster waiting to happen for several reasons. In this installment, Jeff...
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What the Heck is a Cestui Que Vie Trust?

Here is a trust that supposedly shelters you from all taxes, has no probate, and provides you a huge government pension for the rest of your life! Unfortunately, it is based on wishes and aspirations that has no basis...
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Seven Big Questions on Revocable vs Irrevocable Trusts

One of the more popular videos on revocable vs. irrevocable trusts brought out some great questions from a subscriber, and simply responding in the comments would not have done them justice. This video runs through...
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The Revenue Ruling Nothing Burger

It seems that even professional journals, newspapers, and magazines are no longer immune to clickbait, and it is confusing a lot of clients and their professional advisors. In this installment, Jeffrey G. Marsocci...
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Planning for Huntington's Disease

An interview of The Plain English Attorney by Erika and Lauren from HD Reach about planning ahead for Huntington's.
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Introduction to The Divorce Firewall Strategy

Here is a quick introduction to The Divorce Firewall Strategy that Jeff gave at a national estate planning conference. Check out the book he referenced at www.DivorceFirewall.com
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