The Estate Planning Conversation Every Divorcing Woman Needs to Have
About this episode
Leah Hadley and Lauren Klein discuss the essential estate planning considerations for women going through divorce.
In this episode of Intentional Divorce Insights, Leah Hadley sits down with Lauren Klein, a Florida-based attorney specializing in tax planning, elder law, and probate administration. Together, they explore the critical intersection of divorce and estate planning, offering practical tips, common pitfalls, and empowering strategies to protect your financial and family legacy before, during, and after divorce. Topics Covered: Estate Planning During Divorce: Lauren Klein discusses the importance of reviewing your estate plan when divorce is on the horizon, including working with the original drafting attorney and understanding state-specific legal impacts on trusts, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney. Specialized Legal Support: The value of working with attorneys who specialize in estate planning rather than relying solely on your divorce attorney is highlighted, with a focus on building a collaborative team (family law attorney, trust & estates attorney, financial professionals, CPA) for informed decision-making. Lauren Klein outlines why it’s risky to wait until after divorce is finalized to update estate documents, and discusses both legal and practical reasons…
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