Show Notes
Becoming a parent shifts the way you think about everything—especially how to protect your family’s future.
In this episode, Lauren Brunetti sits down with estate planning attorney and mom Emily Ferrell, founder of New Parent Law in Lafayette, Colorado, for a thoughtful and empowering conversation about why estate planning is an essential part of family and financial wellness.
Emily works with families, professionals, and entrepreneurs to help them create clear, supportive plans that protect what they’ve built and the people they love most.
Together, they walk through what estate planning actually looks like in real life—and how it can bring peace of mind, not pressure.
This conversation reframes estate planning as something proactive and caring—an opportunity to create clarity for your family so they can focus on what matters most.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why estate planning is a foundational part of overall wellness
- What it means to choose guardians for your children—and how to think through that decision
- The difference between temporary and long-term planning for your family
- How to protect and thoughtfully manage your child’s inheritance
- Why “funding a trust” is just as important as creating one
- What it looks like to plan for unexpected situations, including incapacity
- Common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them
- How small, intentional steps can help build generational wealth over time
- Why having a plan allows your family to focus on healing—not logistics
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