In this episode of Thy Will Be Done, J. Roger Powe is joined by Rachel Diego's from Community Legal Services. They continue the conversation on estate planning, diving deeper into the importance of wills versus trusts. Rachel shares her expertise on the benefits and drawbacks of trusts, including how they can protect assets from Medicaid recovery claims, but also notes the potential risks and complications. They discuss the importance of clarity in estate planning, especially for families with complex relationships and assets.

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In this episode of Thy Will Be Done, host J. Roger Poe welcomes Rachel Diagos from Community Legal Services to discuss the importance of estate planning and wills. Rachel shares her experience working with low-income Philadelphians and the common issues they face, including tangled titles and foreclosure prevention. They dive into the basics of estate planning, including power of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, and last wills and testaments. Rachel emphasizes the need for clarity and specificity in these documents, especially when it comes to digital assets and residuary clauses.

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In this episode of Thy Will Be Done, host J. Roger Poe chats with Heather Miller, a community outreach specialist at the Philadelphia Register of Wills. They discuss the office's public engagement initiative, which brings government services directly to the community. Heather shares her experiences with the marriage record pop-ups, which provide certified copies of marriage records to residents, and the importance of having a will. They also talk about the probate process, tangled titles, and the role of the Register of Wills in protecting generational wealth. This conversation highlights the office's commitment to making government services accessible and user-friendly.

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