04.13.26   Self-Storage Savvy  /  Heir Apparent: Plan & Preserve Your Estate

04.13.26 Self-Storage Savvy / Heir Apparent: Plan & Preserve Your Estate

April 13, 2026 · 33 min

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Clark Howard discusses strategies for avoiding self-storage rip-offs and the importance of estate planning to prevent family disputes.

One in five Americans uses self-storage units. How do you avoid rip-offs in an industry long characterized by bait & switch tactics? Learn Clark’s strategies for avoiding such price hikes, and essential steps for protecting your belongings. Also, you may have seen the news stories about the late Jimmy Buffet’s family doing battle over his estate. Believe it or not, this type of situation is not that rare. The "Great Wealth Transfer" has ushered in a surge of estate disputes. Clark shares how smart planning now can help prevent family conflicts and legal fees from eroding your legacy. Self-Storage Savvy: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Prevent Estate Battles: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Do You Really Need a Storage Unit? 5 Things To Do Before You Rent a Storage Unit FT - Overcharged for Storage? U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock Delivers Certainty Storage Unit Prices Keep Going Up. Is There a Better Way To Store My Possessions? The Costco Price Secret Almost Nobody Knows - Clark Howard Emergency Fund: Everything You Need to Know - Clark Howard How To Prevent an Inheritance Nightmare USA TODAY: Why inheritances are generating more bad blood and legal fees 7 Things…

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