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
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Why You Must Plan Differently to Protect Your Legacy and Loved Ones
Blended families face unique estate planning challenges—are you prepared to navigate them?
Estate planning for blended families comes with unique emotional and financial challenges, especially when it involves co-owned property, children from prior marriages, or future business succession. In this episode, Sara Ecklein and Emily Bouchard tackle these issues head-on, offering real strategies for building trust and unity across generations.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn how to approach estate planning in a blended family without creating conflict or confusion
- Discover how to create a multi-generational governance plan rooted in shared values and purpose
- Get expert advice on preparing rising generation leaders for family wealth and business transitions
Press play to learn how thoughtful planning can strengthen blended families and build a legacy that lasts.
About Emily:
Emily Bouchard understands the unique challenges families experience when it comes to love and money. She assists clients in effectively communicating about complex situations for greater ease with family decision-making. She specializes in stepfamily dynamics, multi-generational family governance, rising generation leadership and education, and family business succession. Emily brings over 20 years of experience and training to her work as a fractional Chief Learning Officer. She is the author of Estate Planning for the Blended Family and Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups. When she is not traveling to speak or lead family meetings, she lives on a 10 acre ranch with nine horses, where she facilitates transformative retreats.
Connect with Emily:
On Instagram @emily4families
Her Books:
Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups: Three Essential Elements for a Successful Prenup Conversation
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
Referenced in this Episode:
The Wealth of Your Life: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Ethical Will by Susan B. Turnbull
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.
If you are interested in professional fiduciary services, complete the contact form and a member of Trust & Honor will reach out to discuss which fiduciary services are right for you or your loved one.
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.
