Скачать или смотреть Legally Speaking with LawyerLisa- Episode 1: An Introduction

Lisa Hostetler Brown, one of the few certified elder law attorneys in South Carolina, emphasizes that estate planning isn’t about preparing for death—it’s about preparing for life and protecting your family in unexpected circumstances.

The essentials she highlights as foundational parts of a plan include:

Wills — to spell out how your assets should be distributed and to ensure your preferences are honored.

Financial Powers of Attorney — to give someone you trust the authority to manage your finances if you’re incapacitated.

Evolving your plan over time — recognizing that what works at one life stage may not suit later stages (e.g. long-term care, more complicated asset structures).

To help folks get started, Lisa has created a self-assessment quiz to help individuals identify which documents or strategies they may need based on their life stage.

Her goal: to guide families so they feel more informed, prepared, and protected.