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    Understanding the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care

    Understanding the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care

    The uncertainty of the future can be a scary thing. As you get older, your body and your finances change, affecting every facet of your life and creating the need to make sure that you have a plan in place, should anything unforeseen occur.

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    Understanding Trusts

    Understanding Trusts

    When you create a trust, you are creating an asset. You are utilizing resources, in order to protect the financial interests of yourself or your designated loved ones. Depending on the type of trust, you can find yourself shaping your estate and your future.

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    4 Asset Protection Strategies

    4 Asset Protection Strategies

    Asset protection can certainly be complicated and confusing, especially for those with larger estates. However, there are straightforward steps that can be taken to protect property against potential future creditors, lawsuits and other unforeseen circumstances.

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    Leaving This World Alone [Episode 96]

    Leaving This World Alone [Episode 96]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the issues surrounding the possibility that we may find ourselves alone at the end of our lives. They talk about the historical and cultural events that have caused this to occur within

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    Spring Into Fitness and Feel Better Fast

    Spring Into Fitness and Feel Better Fast

    Throughout history, the arrival of spring eagerly has been welcomed by virtually everyone besides skiers and snowboarders. There also are a few other exceptions, such as a St. Louis pediatric orthopedic surgeon who dreads the annual rush of injuries. With

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    Making Balanced Financial and Estate Planning Decisions Part 2 [Episode 95]

    Making Balanced Financial and Estate Planning Decisions Part 2 [Episode 95]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are rejoined by last week’s guests, Wealth Advisors and Certified Financial Planners Todd Oetken and Grant Roberts, both of Hilliard Lyons, a Robert Baird Company. They talk about their background in Certified Financial

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    Making Balanced Financial and Estate Planning Decisions Part 1 [Episode 94]

    Making Balanced Financial and Estate Planning Decisions Part 1 [Episode 94]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are joined by Wealth Advisors and Certified Financial Planners Todd Oetken and Grant Roberts, both of Hilliard Lyons, a Robert Baird Company, as they detail the difficulties that elders face as they get

    eldercaredev April 8, 2019 Podcasts Read more

    Protecting Your Assets in a Litigious World [Episode 93]

    Protecting Your Assets in a Litigious World [Episode 93]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur highlight how to protect your assets in a litigious world on this episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. Joe discusses how corporations or other types of entities have methods of protection, in order

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    What Will Happen to Your “Stuff” When You Are Gone?

    What Will Happen to Your “Stuff” When You Are Gone?

    When an elderly gentleman in the Midwest went to draft his estate plan, he had no problems setting up his will to divide his measurable wealth equally among his five grown children. His financial assets and real estate holdings would

    eldercaredev March 29, 2019July 9, 2020 Estate Planning Read more

    Learning More About Kidneys and Kidney Disease [Episode 92]

    Learning More About Kidneys and Kidney Disease [Episode 92]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur dive into the devastating impact that kidney disease has with Dr. John Arthur, Director of Nephrology of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Susan’s brother-in-law. They discuss the shocking statistics surround

    eldercaredev March 24, 2019 Podcasts Read more

    Case Illustrates the Need for Tempered Expectations During Probate Proceedings

    Case Illustrates the Need for Tempered Expectations During Probate Proceedings

    After you have died, you want to be able to leave your assets and possessions to those you love in the least complicated way possible. You do not want your loved ones to go through additional heartache or distress. They

    eldercaredev March 19, 2019July 9, 2020 Estate Planning Read more

    Assuring Your Children’s Future Security Can Start Right Away

    Assuring Your Children’s Future Security Can Start Right Away

    Giving to those we love can be a joyful experience, and that is especially true for most parents. Some people’s warmest memories probably include giving presents to their young children and sharing in the resulting happy reactions. As you and

    eldercaredev March 19, 2019July 9, 2020 Estate Planning Read more

    Building Your Team for Planning Your Future [Episode 91]

    Building Your Team for Planning Your Future [Episode 91]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down the role of an elder law attorney, on this week’s episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. They highlight the uncertainty that the future includes and how having a plan in place,

    eldercaredev March 16, 2019 Podcasts Read more
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    Welcome to Life’s Third Act, hosted by attorney and CPA Joe Cordell. We explore the fascinating lessons learned from celebrity estates, uncovering insights into estate planning, wealth management, and family dynamics. Through the triumphs and pitfalls of high-profile legacies, we delve into the stories that shape lasting legacies and inspire smarter planning for the future.

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    In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell delves into the legacy of one of America’s most prolific actors of all time, Mickey Rooney. Having starred in over 300 pictures, ranging from the silent film era to the digital age, Rooney is remembered for his lifetime of work and memorable performances. Notable films include “Boys Town”, “The Black Stallion”, and “Night at The Museum”.

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