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
The Curse of Inheritance: Why Generational Wealth Transfer Often Fails—and How to Protect Inheritance and Preserve Family Relationships
Can you pass down wealth and avoid passing down family conflict?
Even the most loving families can face emotional landmines when it comes to inheritance. In this revealing episode, Sara Ecklein sits down with second-generation entrepreneur and author Cindy Arledge, whose family built a $10 million legacy, only to face unexpected conflict when their wealth transfer strategy fell short. Cindy shares how her family’s experience inspired her mission to help others plan better and protect both assets and relationships.
In this episode, you will:
- Hear the powerful true story of a family legacy tested by miscommunication and a lack of emotional planning
- Learn how to navigate tough conversations around succession, values, and generational wealth
- Discover how to build an estate plan that preserves family unity, not just financial assets
Listen now to learn how thoughtful estate planning can safeguard not only your wealth, but your family's future harmony.
About Cindy:
Cindy Arledge, MBA helps families create lasting legacies by planning for generational success. Her passion was ignited by the most painful experience of her life—losing her relationship with her brother over a shared inheritance. Determined to find a better way, Cindy reverse-engineered a practical, common-sense solution to prevent end-of-life challenges from tearing families apart.
She developed a proven framework that equips proactive families to prepare their members for roles as caregivers, fiduciaries, and builders of generational wealth.
As a second-generation real estate investment entrepreneur, best-selling author, and family matriarch, Cindy is dedicated to helping families thrive across generations.
Her Books:
Family Emergency Handbook
The Legacy Family Way
Curse of Inheritance
Cracking the Inheritance Code
My Camino, My Life
Connect with Cindy:
CindyArledge.com
On LinkedIn
FamilyCareGivingResources.com
Referenced in this Episode:
The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters by
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.
