$32M Estate Mistake, Nursing Home Contracts, and Trust Planning Explained

$32M Estate Mistake, Nursing Home Contracts, and Trust Planning Explained

April 2, 2026 · 54 min

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This episode discusses a costly estate planning mistake and provides insights on trusts, inheritance, and nursing home contracts.

One estate planning mistake cost millions—and it happens more often than you think. In this episode of The Legal Exchange, Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers break down a $32 million estate gone wrong, plus key lessons on trusts, inheritance planning, and nursing home agreements. Also covered: What happens when you die without a will How poor planning can trigger massive tax bills Why you should never blindly sign nursing home contracts The differences between guardians, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies How to protect assets from taxes, divorce, and creditors

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