Ten slots. Ten movies. One shelf. In this special episode of 82 Toothpicks, Ethan and Amber introduce a brand new movie rating system and reveal which of the 70+ films they've analyzed so far make their permanent, top-ten "shelf."

Join our estate planning experts as they go head-to-head, unveiling their personal "best of" lists and debating each film's quality versus its estate planning content. Discover how they rate cinematic masterpieces and personal favorites using the new "toothpick" scale, covering themes of legacy, succession, guardianship, and disability planning. From animated classics to Oscar-winning dramas, this episode is a fun-filled retrospective that re-examines beloved films through the unique lens of elder law and legacy.

Here are a few of the films that made the cut:
🍿 The Shawshank Redemption: A deep dive into a scene with surprisingly explicit estate planning and tax conversations.
🦁 The Lion King: is this animated classic is more than just a retelling of Hamlet?
✨ CODA: Exploring the beautiful storytelling around disability, capacity, and family business succession.

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