Jul 8, 2026
#513 | Adding a Child to Your Deed: The Estate Planning
Mistake That Can Cost a Fortune
Adding a child to your home's deed is one of the most common estate planning strategies—and one of the most misunderstood.
In this episode of Everything Estate Planning, Valerie Zammitti explores what really happens when you add...
Jun 24, 2026
#512 | The Coverage Gap Hiding in Plain Sight
A trust. An LLC. An umbrella policy.
On paper, that can sound like protection.
But what happens when those pieces don’t line up?
That’s where families, property owners, business owners, and trustees can discover the most uncomfortable truth: protection is not just what...
Jun 16, 2026
#511 | Filial Responsibility: Fact, Fiction, and What Actually Happens
One obscure area of state law continues to generate more questions than almost any estate planning topic we've covered.
Can adult children ever be responsible for a parent's care? Does being estranged matter? What happens if siblings disagree? Does...
Jun 9, 2026
#510 | What Happens to a
Timeshare When You Die?
Probate, Inheritance & Family
Responsibility
Timeshares can create unexpected challenges
after death.
In this episode, Valerie Zammitti explores the questions families ask most often when a loved one leaves behind a timeshare, from probate and inheritance concerns...
Jun 3, 2026
#509 | The Dangers of AI Estate Planning "Advice"
Most people assume estate planning is about documents.
A will. A trust. A few signatures.
Done.
But what if the real risks have nothing to do with the documents themselves?
What happens when one child becomes the caregiver while another is absent? When family...