The Life and Legacy Show

It's open enrollment season for Medicare recipients.  This means this is the one time each year you could change plans.  In this episode Tim does a brief compare/contrast of your Medicare options and…

Afraid to visit a law firm to discuss estate planning?  Well, it's Halloween season and this time of year we have to conquer all our fears of witches and ghosts.  Let's tackle the estate planning fea…

I know, I know.  Your Dad didn't have a trust.  Your Mom didn't have a trust. Your Uncles and Aunts didn't have a trust.  Your grandparents didn't have a trust.  

So, you think you certainly don't nee…

For most law firms, the client experience is an afterthought.  Paid consultations.  Complicated legaleeze.  Signing documents you don't fully understand.

Not for us.  At Sechler Law Firm... we're chan…

What do you do when a loved one gets sick?  What if you're the one they turn to for help?  Where do you turn for help?

What if you lose a parent or other loved one and now you're in charge?  What do y…

In a recent workshop we did, I had two attendees adamant about these two issues:
1.  Revocable Trusts protect assets, and
2.  Irrevocable Trusts require you to give up control. 
Here's the problem...  t…

Yes, old dogs can learn new tricks. In our law firm, we have a new and fun program designed to get you the best plan at a great price.  Listen in to this week's show to find out about the best way to…

At the Sechler Law Firm, we think about things a little differently than other firms.  We don't think you're a transaction and that it's all about death planning.  Instead, we want a relationship wit…

Oliver Anthony's hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond" has gone viral in the last 3 weeks because it has resonated with the middle class.  In this Labor Day episode, Tim shares some of the ways the g…

It's FOOTBALL SEASON!  

Whether a football coach prefers the Air Raid Offense or a Tough Nosed Running Game, all of them agree on one thing:  You Have To Avoid Turnovers.  

The same holds true with est…

Those are the words one of our recent estate planning workshop participants yelled once it clicked.  We had been discussing trusts for a bit and it just wasn't clicking for her.  Then... she got it. …

Did you know there are actually 4 death taxes that could impact you upon your death?  As you'd probably guess, it is hard to avoid them all.  So which ones should we avoid.  This episode dives into t…

Did you know that if you go to the nursing home, the state can take your house from your estate?   The states don't say it this bluntly, but it's true. 

Each year, the government collects over $700 Mi…

"I don't want to be a burden on my kids".  This is a comment nearly all our clients make at some point during the planning process.  What does this mean, exactly?  And what are the planning opportuni…

Ever wondered why some people have their home in a trust and others don't?  It's simple really, the people who have put their house into a trust simply understand the estate planning game better.  

Tr…

In last week's episode, Tim explained 5 reasons why estate plans fail.  In this week's show, Tim gives 5 more issues to look out for.  If you want your estate plan to work, this is great info.  Enjoy…

One of the benefits of doing proper estate planning is to reduce stress for yourself and your family.  But when plans fail, it can create a real nightmare instead.  In this episode, Tim explains some…

If you can write the Declaration of Independence, you should be able to write a will, right?  Well, yeah, kind of.  Hindsight is 20/20 and in this episode Tim examines the wills of Thomas Jefferson a…

According to a recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, retired Pittsburghers stay in their homes longer than any other major metro area.  This has some unique implications for estate planning.  Liste…

Happy Father's Day!  Being a Dad rocks.  Being a Dad also comes with some responsibilities.  One of these is planning for your own absence.  Who would do all the Dad Stuff if you weren't around?  In …