The Power of Planning

Vanessa J. Skinner, Esquire
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This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of planning, including estate planning, government benefits planning, special needs planning, retirement benefits planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, charitable giving planning, Veterans benefits planning, and planning for lifetime incapacity.

  1. 05/20/2025

    A Closer Look at the Trust Administration Process

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the top ten tasks on the Trustee's to do list when administering a trust following the death of the individual who established the trust. In doing so, she explains the steps of the trust administration process from start to finish.

    22 min

  2. 04/28/2025

    A Closer Look at the Probate Process

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the top ten tasks on the Personal Representative’s to do list when probating an estate, and explains the steps of the estate administration process from start to finish.

    24 min

  3. 03/06/2025

    Cryptocurrency Conundrum

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Debbie Hoffman, a business law professor at Cleveland State University College of Law, to discuss the growing popularity of cryptocurrency and the unique estate planning challenges it presents.

    29 min

  4. 02/14/2025

    The Heart of the Matter

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Dr. Jenna Gibilaro, who is a pulmonologist, intensivist and internist, to discuss the practical considerations with medical directives such as the Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will and Do Not Resuscitate Order. Dr. Gibilaro explains when and how these advance directives are implemented during the course of a patient’s medical care and treatment.

    48 min

  5. 01/20/2025

    Preparing for the Estate Planning Process

    For those individuals who have resolved to develop an estate plan in 2025, in this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner spotlights the top ten things you should be prepared to discuss during an initial estate planning meeting with an attorney in order to have a productive start to the estate planning process.

    19 min

  6. 12/17/2024

    Women’s Giving Circles

    During this holiday season of giving, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Heather Mount of the Central Florida Foundation’s 100 Women Strong and Madelyn Weed of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle to shine a spotlight on this growing trend in charitable giving. They discuss the significant impact women have on philanthropy and why increasing numbers of women choose to pool their resources, including their time, talent and treasure, to better their community.

    26 min

  7. 11/19/2024

    A Closer Look at the Corporate Trustee

    In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Laura Oleck Carras, a retired trust officer from Bank of America with nearly 30 years of trust administration experience, to talk about the role of the Corporate Trustee. They discuss when a Corporate Trustee is considered, the advantages and disadvantages of using a Corporate Trustee, and how a trust is administered when a Corporate Trustee is serving as the fiduciary.

    39 min

  8. 10/05/2024

    Rest In Peace

    In celebration of National Plan a Funeral Day, which takes place each year on October 30th, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the various options available to help you plan for your funeral. Advance planning can give you peace of mind by educating your loved ones about your final wishes and relieving them of the burden of making arrangements when they are grieving your loss.

    16 min
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This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of planning, including estate planning, government benefits planning, special needs planning, retirement benefits planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, charitable giving planning, Veterans benefits planning, and planning for lifetime incapacity.

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  • Creator
    Vanessa J. Skinner, Esquire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vanessa J. Skinner, Esquire
  • Show Website
    The Power of Planning