Estates Made Simple
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.
Estates Made Simple
The Positives of Being an Executor
Summary:
In this episode, we dive into a topic that's often overlooked—the benefits of being an executor. While the challenges and responsibilities of the role are frequently discussed, we wanted to shed light on the positive aspects that can come with serving as an executor.
Our hosts explore the sense of accomplishment, the control over estate administration, and even the financial compensation that can make this role rewarding. Whether you're planning your own estate or acting as an executor, this episode offers valuable insights into the potential upsides of this important responsibility.
Key points:
- The role can be especially satisfying for those who are goal-oriented and take pride in seeing tasks through to the end.
- Executors, especially if they are beneficiaries, may appreciate having control over the pace and details of the estate administration.
- Executors are entitled to fair and reasonable compensation for their time and effort.
- There’s emotional satisfaction in knowing you've fulfilled someone's final wishes.
- Serving as an executor is often a way to honor a promise made to a loved one, bringing a sense of pride and duty fulfilled.
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Jenna Carvalho
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Guardian Estate Company
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Gordon VanderLeek
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