Episode Summary:
In this episode of Out of Court and Out of Conflict, attorney Matt Wasinger discusses the importance of choosing the right guardian for your minor children in Florida. He covers key aspects such as the consequences of not designating a guardian, factors a judge considers when making a decision, and the process of formalizing guardianship. Additionally, Matt provides insights into how parents can structure their estate plans to ensure their children are raised in accordance with their wishes. Topics include the challenges in guardianship cases, the impact of guardianship on a child's inheritance, and the role of trust versus a will in managing the child's financial legacy.
Timestamps:
[00:00-00:30] Introduction to the episode and topic of choosing the right guardian for children
[00:30-00:50] What guardianship for minor children means in Florida
[00:50-02:00] The importance of parents designating a guardian in their estate plan
[02:00-03:00] Factors judges consider when making guardianship decisions
[03:00-04:00] How financial considerations influence guardianship decisions
[04:00-05:30] The process of formalizing guardianship after a parent's death or incapacity
[05:30-07:00] Can parents nominate more than one guardian? Hierarchy and backup choices
[07:00-08:00] Key considerations for parents when choosing a guardian for their children
[08:00-09:00] Guardianship instructions and considerations for raising children
[09:00-10:30] Practicality of location and choosing a stable guardian
[10:30-12:00] Challenges that may arise in guardianship cases, especially with extended family disagreements
[12:00-13:00] Temporary guardianship arrangements and how they work in practice
[13:00-14:00] Impact of guardianship on a child's inheritance and managing finances
About The Show
Out of Court and Out of Conflict is a legal podcast hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, featuring experienced attorney Matt Wasinger. The show offers insightful discussions on estate law and probate solutions, aiming to simplify complex legal topics for listeners. Each episode focuses on practical advice for securing family legacies, with expert guidance on issues like guardianship, wills, trusts, and more. Matt shares his expertise to help families navigate important decisions and legal processes, ensuring peace of mind and clarity in the often confusing world of estate planning.
Popular Podcasts
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!