In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes attorney Dione Duckett, an expert in estate planning and elder law, for a deeply human discussion on one of life’s toughest yet most necessary topics talking about death and money.Drawing from her own experience caring for aging and disabled family members, Dione shares how empathy and legal planning can bring families peace of mind. Together, they explore why so many avoid these conversations, how privacy and fear often get in the way, and how clear communication can prevent future conflict and confusion.

• (00:00:00) - Death and Legacy
• (00:01:40) - When Will I Die? Money and Death
• (00:07:09) - The Power of Estate Planning
• (00:09:56) - Your Maintenance Plan for Your Stuff
• (00:11:10) - Now Media TV: Your Life and Legacy
• (00:12:33) - Estate Planning for the Rich
• (00:19:49) - Do disabled adult children need special needs trusts?
• (00:21:27) - Will a Special Needs Trust Affect Your Estate?
• (00:25:27) - Why You Need to Plan for Your Child's Death
• (00:28:30) - Should You Name a Guardianship for Your Child?
• (00:30:25) - What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Guardian and Conserv
• (00:33:16) - Estate Planning in the Church
• (00:36:46) - Now Media TV: Your Life and Legacy
• (00:37:34) - Three Steps to Estimating the Trust and Powers of Attorney
• (00:43:17) - Do I Need a Living Will or Financial Power of Attorney?