In this episode, Brett chats with Lindsey Louro, an estate and trust lawyer and avid hockey player, about balancing passion for the game with smart financial and estate planning. Lindsey shares her unique journey from late-blooming goalie to legal professional, emphasizing the importance of preparing for life's uncertainties—both on and off the ice.

Key Topics:

• Lindsey’s story of starting hockey later in life and her experiences as a goalie
• The parallels between sports mindset and legal career resilience
• Why estate planning is crucial for athletes and hockey families
• The impact of professional sports injuries and the need for protective legal documents
• The process and importance of creating wills and trusts proactively
• Overcoming hesitations and challenges in estate planning discussions
• Strategies for hockey players to approach estate and legacy planning
• Building trust and connections within hockey communities
• Personal superstitions and routines of an avid hockey goalie
• Practical advice for hockey parents and aspiring goalies on equipment and mindset

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00:00 - Introduction to Lindsey Louro and her unique hockey journey

01:07 - How Lindsey got into hockey and her experience as a goalie

03:20 - What drew Lindsey to the goalie position and her childhood stories

04:39 - Starting hockey later in life and balancing it with a legal career

05:39 - Transition from playing hockey to becoming a trust and estate lawyer

07:10 - The importance of estate planning for hockey families and athletes

08:11 - How legal planning offers peace of mind for the unpredictable risks of sports

09:06 - The process Lindsey follows when creating estate documents

09:35 - Challenges clients face in estate planning and overcoming procrastination

11:22 - Building trust within hockey communities to discuss financial and legal matters

12:52 - Talking with hockey players about legacy and estate planning opportunities

15:08 - Lindsey’s superstitions and routines as a goalie

16:41 - Advice for hockey parents and aspiring goalies on equipment and mindset

16:49 - Final thoughts on the importance of being prepared and organized

17:16 - Wrap-up and how to connect with Lindsey for estate planning services

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