Hosted by Jenna Carvalho & Gordon VanderLeek · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 74 episodes
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Welcome to the “Estates Made Simple” Podcast, hosted by Gordon VanderLeek, a licensed lawyer specializing in wills, estates and trusts, and Jenna Carvalho, an estate and trust consultant with over 10 years experience helping families secure their assets and plan for the future. We are a bi-weekly podcast that discusses the complicated and often confusing world of estate administration. Our goal is to provide you with the insight, knowledge and resources to help you navigate this complex process. Every episode we bring our unique perspective to provide listeners with unbiased information and practical tips to ensure success and mitigate risk. Even if you are not an executor, there will be topics of interest as you consider planning options for your own estate. Join us for helpful tips and important information on navigating estate administration so you can achieve peace of mind as an executor or administrator.
Jenna Carvalho & Gordon VanderLeek hosts Estates Made Simple, a education show with 74 episodes published.
Episode Summary In this special episode of the Estates Made Simple podcast, Gordon VanderLeek is joined one last time by long-time co-host Jenna Carvalho of Guardian Estate Company. After two and a half years and more th
Episode Summary In this episode of Estates Made Simple, Gordon and Jenna take listeners back to one of Canada’s most famous, and frankly, most entertaining estate cases: the will of Charles Vance Miller. Known as a sharp
Episode Summary In this episode of Estates Made Simple, hosts Gordon VanderLeek and Jenna Carvalho deep dive into one of the more nuanced aspects of estate planning, gifting while someone is still alive under a power of
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon and Jenna explore estate planning for divorced and separated couples, one of the most common and complex scenarios in estate law. With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, t
Episode Summary In this episode, we’re joined again by Michaela Summers, associate lawyer at VanderLeek Law and head of the estate administration department. This is part two of our “Estates Gone Badly” series. There wer
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon VanderLeek takes the hot seat while co-host Jenna Carvalho fires off some of the most common estate administration and planning questions we’ve heard over the past year. With a one
Episode Summary In this episode of Estates Made Simple, hosts Jenna Carvalho and Gordon VanderLeek tackle an important and complex topic: estate planning for beneficiaries with special needs. Gordon draws on both his pro
Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode of Estates Made Simple, Gord and Jenna are joined by Michaela Summers to share behind-the-scenes stories of estate files that didn’t go according to plan. These real-life “esta
Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Gordon and Jenna explore one of the most pivotal decisions in estate planning: choosing the right executor. While many focus on asset distribution, the choice of executor can m
Episode Summary In this episode, Gord and Jenna welcome Randy Frisch, a two-time tech founder and CEO of Trusty Estate, to discuss a common challenge in estate planning: what happens to the meaningful, personal items tha
Episode Summary In this episode, Gord and Jenna explore one of the trickier conversations in estate planning: should you tell your children what they’ll inherit? While disclosure will happen eventually during estate admi
Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Gord and Jenna tackle a question many executors (and planners) may not have thought of: What happens when an executor passes away during the administration of an estate? This isn’t
Episode Summary Today we’re diving into the world of charitable giving and the growing role of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in estate administration. Special guest Ian Currie from Canada Gives joins Gordon and Jenna to wal
Episode Summary Digital assets are no longer just a tech issue—they’re a legal, financial, and emotional part of modern estate administration. In this episode, Gordon and Jenna are joined by Nicole Garton, a seasoned est
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon and Jenna dive into the complexities of administering estates with international or cross-border assets . Whether it’s a vacation home in Portugal, a U.S. investment account, or a
Episode Summary In this special guest episode of Estates Made Simple, Gordon and Jenna welcome Melissa Best , a seasoned money manager turned tech entrepreneur, who shares her deep insight into why estate organization is
Episode Summary In this episode, Jenna and Gordon tackle a sometimes controversial topic: executor compensation . Many executors feel hesitant about charging a fee, fearing family pushback or concerns about fairness. But
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon and Jenna discuss the unique challenges of managing charitable beneficiaries in estate administration. With charitable giving on the rise , executors must understand legal responsi
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon and Jenna break down three key aspects of estate administration that often surprise executors . While many assume the role is straightforward, there are hidden complexities, legal
Episode Summary In this episode, Gordon and Jenna break down three key aspects of estate administration that often surprise executors . While many assume the role is straightforward, there are hidden complexities, legal
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