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 fan-favorite Episode 2: Estate Planning With Heart.
The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers
What Death & Dying Can Teach Us: End-of-Life Wisdom From Barbara Karnes
What if understanding the process of dying could replace fear with peace?
Our culture often avoids conversations about death, leaving many unprepared for life’s biggest transition. Sara Ecklein sits down with hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes to demystify the dying process and offer compassionate, practical insights that help families feel more grounded, informed, and connected in the face of death and dying.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn why dying is a natural process and how understanding it can ease fear and anxiety
- Discover how families can prepare emotionally and practically for end-of-life care
- Gain insights from Barbara’s decades of hospice experience, including the transformative impact of her booklet Gone From My Sight
Listen now to uncover how knowledge and compassion can turn the end of life into a powerful opportunity to love more deeply.
About Barbara:
Barbara Karnes, RN, is a nationally recognized end-of-life educator, hospice pioneer, and author of the iconic Gone From My Sight booklet—known as the "hospice blue book." Her work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more.
With four decades of experience as a nurse, executive director, and trainer, Barbara’s mission is to help people better understand the natural process of dying. Through her writing, films, and speaking, she offers guidance that transforms end-of-life experiences into sacred memories.
You may find Barbara’s end of life resources for patients, families, and caregivers on her website: bkbooks.com
Connect with Barbara:
On Facebook
On Instagram @BarbaraKarnesRN
On Linkedin
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.
