Let the Record Show

Todd Sivia

Let the Record Show is hosted by attorneys at Sivia Law, and they set out to give you general information into Sivia Law's areas of legal expertise like Estate Planning, Elder Law, and more! We encourage you to visit our website www.sivialaw.com for more information and services with which we can provide you to help you through life's transitions. read less

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Ep. 22: How Not Having a Will Leads to a Contested Estate

Ep. 22: How Not Having a Will Leads to a Contested Estate

Illinois, like every other state in the nation, has its own set of intestate succession laws, which dictate how someone’s property will be distributed upon his or her death if there is no estate plan in place.Generally, under intestate succession laws, only spouses and blood relatives can inherit a decedent’s assets, meaning that friends and charities are almost always out of the question. Not having a will is one of the best ways to ensure that someone will, in fact, contest an estate. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she talks about protecting your assets!

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Ep. 22: How Not Having a Will Leads to a Contested Estate

Ep. 22: How Not Having a Will Leads to a Contested Estate

Illinois, like every other state in the nation, has its own set of intestate succession laws, which dictate how someone’s property will be distributed upon his or her death if there is no estate plan in place.Generally, under intestate succession laws, only spouses and blood relatives can inherit a decedent’s assets, meaning that friends and charities are almost always out of the question. Not having a will is one of the best ways to ensure that someone will, in fact, contest an estate. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she talks about protecting your assets!

Ep. 21: Estate Planning for Your Pets

Ep. 21: Estate Planning for Your Pets

Having a pet brings many people joy and companionship. Unfortunately, pets are often overlooked in people’s plans for incapacity or death. There are two situations you should address: death and incapacity. You need to plan for what should happen to your pets in either situation. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how to plan for your furry friends!

Ep. 20: Estate Planning for Struggling Children

Ep. 20: Estate Planning for Struggling Children

Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. Although it can be difficult, it is important that you let your attorney know about any concerns when discussing your estate planning. If your child is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, gambling, a serious debt problem, or a difficult marriage, there are special considerations when thinking about your estate plan. Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how best to plan in these types of situations.

Ep. 19: Why You Need a POA and a Living Will

Ep. 19: Why You Need a POA and a Living Will

In this episode, Attorney Calley Mize talks about what can happen if you don’t have a POA & a Living Will. Avoid these shortfalls by ensuring that you are prepared (for the sake of you AND your family)!Get started by executing these simple, yet crucial, documents today!

Ep 18: Worst Assets to Inherit

Ep 18: Worst Assets to Inherit

This week on Let The Record Show, Attorney Todd Sivia discusses the WORST assets to inherit (because not all assets are good assets). Listen now & leave a comment!

Ep. 17: Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney

Ep. 17: Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some steps you can take before meeting with an Estate Attorney. Listen to be prepared before your meeting for a better experience for everyone involved.

Ep. 16: Student Loan Forgiveness

Ep. 16: Student Loan Forgiveness

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the recent news of student loan forgiveness. He discusses how it relates to future generations and current inflation in our economy. Listen to learn more!

Ep 15: How Inflation is Affecting Small Business - We Can Help!

Ep 15: How Inflation is Affecting Small Business - We Can Help!

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about the different ways inflation has been impacting small businesses. He gives a couple ways you can look at your business and possibly bring your costs down. Listen for more information!

Ep. 14: Are We in a Recession and How Does It Affect Estate Planning?

Ep. 14: Are We in a Recession and How Does It Affect Estate Planning?

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about what a recession means, how it can affect your assets, and how the change in those assets can affect your estate planning. Listen to this episode to stay informed about your assets and protecting them.

Ep. 13: Choosing an Agent for Your POA

Ep. 13: Choosing an Agent for Your POA

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some things to consider when choosing your agent for your POA. Listen to this episode to better prepare yourself and your estate plan!

Ep. 12: How Major Life Events Can Affect Your Estate Plan

Ep. 12: How Major Life Events Can Affect Your Estate Plan

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some common life events that can affect your estate plan. Tune in to find out more about these events and when you should be making changes to your estate plan.

Ep. 11: Estate Planning Myths: Fact or Fiction?

Ep. 11: Estate Planning Myths: Fact or Fiction?

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about some common estate planning myths she's heard over the years. Tune in to find out more about these myths and whether they're fact or fiction!

Ep. 10: Prep Work You Can Do Before Going Into a Nursing Home

Ep. 10: Prep Work You Can Do Before Going Into a Nursing Home

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley Mize talks about how you can prepare for putting a spouse into a nursing home. Tune in to find out how to make this complicated process a bit easier.

Ep. 9: Common Questions About Medicaid for Long-Term Care

Ep. 9: Common Questions About Medicaid for Long-Term Care

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley answers some common questions she frequently gets regarding Medicaid. While there is much more to Medicaid, we hope the answers to these common questions can give you some clarification about Medicaid.

Ep. 8: Duties as Your Parents' Power of Attorney

Ep. 8: Duties as Your Parents' Power of Attorney

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley talks about some of the common duties you can expect as your parent's Power of Attorney.

Ep. 7: Should You Put Your Parent in a Nursing Home?

Ep. 7: Should You Put Your Parent in a Nursing Home?

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley answers the common question "Should I put my parent in a nursing home?" Listen to learn some considerations when trying to navigate this pressing issue.

Ep. 6: Duties as Your Parents' Guardian

Ep. 6: Duties as Your Parents' Guardian

This week on Let the Record Show, Calley talks with you about some duties you may have as your parents' guardian.

Ep. 5: Knowing Your Parents' Estate Plan

Ep. 5: Knowing Your Parents' Estate Plan

On this episode of Let the Record Show, we have Calley Mize talk with you about certain duties you may have relating to your parent's planning, and the importance of knowing about your parent's estate plan.

Ep. 4: How The Middle Class Is Getting Ripped Off

Ep. 4: How The Middle Class Is Getting Ripped Off

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about a few different ways the middle class is getting the short end of the stick. Listen to this episode to learn about these issues and how being informed can help you & your family to plan accordingly.

Ep. 3: Considerations For New Business Owners

Ep. 3: Considerations For New Business Owners

This week on Let the Record Show, Todd Sivia talks about things new business owners commonly miss in setting up their new business. Tune in to find out how to make things easier for new business owners!