Month: August 2026

Ep. 134: What Every Retiree Needs To Know About Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Overall Estate Planning, As You Transition To Retirement (w/ Ryan Smith)

Thousands of retirees relocate every year looking for lower taxes, a lower cost of living, better weather, or to be closer to family.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with estate planning attorney and financial advisor Ryan Smith to discuss the estate planning issues that many retirees overlook after relocating. From wills and trusts to powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate laws, and beneficiary designations, we’ll explain what should be reviewed when you establish residency in a new state.

While this conversation focuses on retirees relocating during retirement, the same planning considerations will apply to just about any retiree.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why moving to another state can impact your estate plan
  • Which legal documents should be reviewed after relocating
  • Tennessee-specific estate planning considerations
  • Common mistakes retirees make when changing residency
  • Practical steps to protect your family and your legacy
  • Making life easier for your fiduciary relationships and beneficiaries

Whether you’re moving for family, lower taxes, or a better retirement lifestyle, this episode will help you avoid costly planning mistakes before they’re discovered when it’s too late.

Connect with Ryan Smith here:

Next Frontier Estate Planning

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~ Kevin

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This is for general education purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal, or investment advice.

Ep. 133: Will Social Security Benefits Get Cut By 22%? Or Will “The PROMISE Act” Save The Social Security Shortfall?

Will Social Security really be cut by more than 20%?Should you claim early before the rules change? Or is the media exaggerating what’s actually happening?

In this episode, I will break down the latest Social Security Trustees Report, explain what the 2032 Trust Fund projection actually means, and discuss the newly introduced PROMISE Act designed to begin addressing the program’s long-term funding shortfall.

You’ll learn:

  • What the Social Security Trust Fund actually is
  • Why the Trust Fund is projected to be depleted around 2032
  • Why Social Security isn’t expected to “go bankrupt”
  • Whether claiming benefits early is a smart strategy
  • How a potential 22% benefit reduction could affect a retirement plan
  • What the new PROMISE Act does (and doesn’t do)
  • The most likely changes Congress could make to strengthen Social Security
  • Practical planning steps you can take today without overreacting to the headlines

If you’re approaching retirement or already retired, this episode will help you separate fact from fear and make more informed decisions about one of the most important income sources in your retirement plan.

~ Kevin

Are you interested in working with me 1 on 1?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can start with our Retirement Readiness Questionnaire linked on our website so we can learn more about how we can help in your journey to and through retirement.

Connect with me here:

 

Or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit my website

This is for general education purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal, or investment advice.