EmpowerHer Wellness with Morgan Ekovich

087 | Estate Planning Basics for Women: Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney

45 min · 14. maj 2026
episode 087 | Estate Planning Basics for Women: Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney cover

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May is stress month on the EmpowerHer Wellness Podcast, and this episode covers a topic that can feel uncomfortable but incredibly important: legal planning. Morgan is joined by Katrina Hofstetter, founder and attorney of Cornerstone Legal, to talk about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and why these conversations matter before a crisis happens. This episode helps make estate planning feel less intimidating by breaking down what documents adults may need, when to start thinking about them, and how planning ahead can reduce stress and decision-making burdens for the people you love. What You’ll Learn * Why estate planning is not only for older adults * The difference between a will and a trust * Why parents with minor children should think about guardianship * What happens when legal documents are not in place * Why unmarried partners may need extra planning * What medical and financial powers of attorney do * Why funeral power of attorney may be included in a plan * What information to gather before meeting with an attorney * Why estate planning documents should be reviewed over time * How planning ahead can reduce stress for your family later Resources & Links: 🔹Cornerstone Legal website [https://cornerstonelegalpllc.com/] 🔹Cornerstone Legal YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cornerstonelegalpllc] 🔹Cornerstone Legal Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneLegalPLLC/] 🔹Cornerstone Legal blog [https://cornerstonelegalpllc.com/blog/] 🔹Join the 90-Day Kickstart Program: Customized strength training + nutrition baseline + habit building + weekly accountability. Only 3 spots available this month! Email "KICKSTART" to: morgan@getfitwithme-morganekovich.com [morgan@getfitwithme-morganekovich.com] 🔹Stay updated! Join our Email List [https://getupdatedwithme.getfitwithme-morganekovich.com/email-list] 🔹Join the FREE Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfitwithmecommunity] for Busy Moms 🔹Visit our Website [https://www.getfitwithme-morganekovich.com/] 🔹Like Our Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/GetFitwithMELLC/] 🔹Follow us on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/morganekovich/] 🔹Watch the full YouTube video [https://youtu.be/cOgRea9oCqk] Have an idea for an episode? Send us a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2323907/fan_mail/new] Follow up from the first announcement. People can still sign up for $17 if there are spots available.

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