Estate Planning 101: How to Protect Your Wealth & Assets

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About this podcast

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or thinking about the legacy you’ll leave behind, this episode breaks down how to build an investment and estate plan that grows with you. Estate planning attorney and wealth strategist Erica Johnson, Esq. joins us to walk through the financial and legal moves you should be making—decade by decade. From tackling student debt and naming a guardian, to establishing trusts and minimizing estate taxes, Erica explains what it means to plan with purpose at every stage of life. We cover the most common mistakes investors make, the must-have legal documents you might be overlooking, and why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect what they’re building.

Key takeaways

  • The differences between wills and trusts—and which might be right for you

  • Why even young professionals should care about estate planning

  • How to protect your kids with the right legal documentation

  • Smart strategies for high-income earners and real estate investors

  • How to shift from wealth building to wealth preservation before retirement

  • Tips for passing on assets smoothly and minimizing estate taxes

  • Common pitfalls to avoid and where to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed

🎙️ Tune in now to Wealth Unfiltered and start building a plan that grows with you.