The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers
If something happened to you tomorrow… would your family know what to do?
Estate planning can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to keep putting it off, thinking you’ll get to it tomorrow. You know it matters, but you’re not sure who to trust or where to start.
Only 1 in 3 families have an estate plan in place. That statistic is sobering when you realize death is the only guarantee in life. Not taking action can cost your family time, money, and peace.
The Legacy of Love podcast simplifies estate planning for mothers in the sandwich generation—those raising children while caring for aging parents—so you can plan with confidence, ditch the overwhelm, and leave a legacy that reflects your values and your vision.
Episodes air weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
In each episode, you’ll:
• Learn from heart-led experts what a thoughtful estate plan really includes
• Navigate hard topics like challenging family dynamics and end-of-life care
• Discover practical tools beyond your estate plan to reduce overwhelm, support your decision-making, and plan comprehensively with clarity and confidence
Hosted by Sara Ecklein—a Licensed Professional Fiduciary, private trustee, and mother—this podcast offers guidance that goes far beyond legal documents. Because legacy isn’t a destination; it’s a living practice that evolves as you do.
Don’t wait for a crisis to start your estate plan. Start today with intention, clarity, and love.
🎧 New here? Start with Episode 53: Estate Planning 101: Moms, What You Need to Know in 15 Minutes
The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers
What Grief Teaches Us About Life and Legacy and How Estate Planning Supports Your Loved Ones’ Healing
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What happens when you’re grieving and suddenly responsible for everything your parents left behind?
Grief is one of life’s most universal and most isolating experiences. In this heartfelt episode, Sara Ecklein speaks with Tara Accardo, who lost both her parents within six months, about the raw, complex journey of grief and the unexpected clarity that can follow. Together, they explore how grief can shape not only how we heal, but how we grow.
In this episode, you will:
- Hear Tara’s powerful story of navigating anticipatory grief, sudden loss, and the often overlooked burden of estate management
- Discover how grief, when honored fully, can lead to personal transformation and renewed purpose
- Learn why having estate plans in place can ease the logistical and emotional strain for those left behind
Listen now for a vulnerable, inspiring conversation about love, loss, and how to find your footing again after everything changes.
About Tara:
Tara Accardo is a Grief, Soul Purpose, and Transformational Life Coach. She founded Losses Become Gains in 2022, which offers 1:1 coaching, her Life With Grief Membership & Community, and the Life With Grief Podcast. Tara's mission is to serve support and guidance to those who have experienced loss and are journeying through grief. Through her work and offerings, she supports and guides grievers to navigate their grief in a way that aligns with their unique needs, and empowers them to tap into a more joyful, meaningful, fulfilling life after loss.
Connect with Tara:
On Instagram: @lossesbecomegains & @lifewithgriefpodcast
A Life with Grief Podcast
LossBecomesGains.com
Episodes air weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Download The Legacy of Love Workbook
A free workbook designed to transform your estate planning journey from a checklist into a meaningful expression of your values, stories, and deepest wishes for your loved ones.
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Disclaimer
This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.
